Zip code 07078 in Short Hills, New Jersey, transitioned from a White Majority to a White Plurality area between 2013 and 2022. The community's racial composition changed from low diversity to moderate diversity during this period. In 2013, the White population constituted 80% of the total, while by 2022, it decreased to 52%. Concurrently, the Asian population increased significantly from 15% in 2013 to 39% in 2022. Hispanic and Black populations remained relatively small, at 3% and 2% respectively in 2022.

The area maintained its status as a high-income community throughout this transition. The median income increased from $190,727 in 2013 to $197,715 in 2022, significantly above the national average. This suggests that the incoming Asian residents are likely high-income professionals, contributing to the maintenance of the area's economic status. The population grew from 12,371 in 2013 to 13,569 in 2022, indicating the area's continued attractiveness to new residents.

Short Hills (07078) exemplifies a transitional community, evolving from a homogeneous, affluent white suburb to a more diverse, equally affluent area. This demographic shift aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in suburban areas, particularly with Asian populations in high-income communities. The consistent high median income suggests that this change is likely driven by high-income professionals rather than a broader socioeconomic shift.