ZIP Codes of Sussex County, NJ

Population & People
Population & People
Total Population
147,073
Household Income
Household Income
Median Income
$119,080
Housing
Housing
Total Housing Units
63,325
Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Total Businesses
3,190
Employment
Employment
Employment Rate
64.78%
Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree+
40.25%
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates · rolled up across the 27 ZIPs in this county.
Data Last Updated: July 1, 2026
ZIP Codes:27 ZIP Codes (19 Standard, 7 PO Box, 1 Unique) [See All]
Area Codes:862 / 908 / 973
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:54:29 PM
Population:147,073 [See All]
FIPS:34037
CBSA:New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Land Area:531 sq mi
Water Area:18 sq mi
Coordinates:41.1010, -74.6881
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New Jersey's longest commutes
36-minute average travel time to work.
Striking education divide
Bachelor's share spans 21.2% to 62.4% — a 41-point gap.

Standout ZIPs in this County


Most Populous
Newton · 26,047 people
17.7% of county total
Highest Income
Sparta · $167,654 median
1.4× county average
Largest Land Area
Newton · 105.3 sq mi
Spans the most ground
Fastest Growth
Glenwood · 37.5% (10-yr)
1,861 → 2,559 residents
Most Educated
Sparta · 62.4% bachelor's+
9,105 of 14,581 adults 25+

Things worth knowing about Sussex County


147,073 residents live across 27 ZIPs covering 531 sq mi, served by 26 distinct USPS-recognized cities.

Population moved from 148,705 to 147,073 from 2014 to 2024 — a -1.1% change. 8 ZIPs gained residents, 11 lost.

The county's wealthiest ZIP 07871 (Sparta, $167,654 median) and poorest ZIP 07416 (Franklin, $93,983) are 4.5 miles apart — a 1.8× income gap across local geography.

Median home values vary 1.7× across this county — from $280,400 in 07462 (Vernon) to $479,700 in 07871 (Sparta).

Density varies 26× across the county — from 86 people/sq mi in 07827 (Montague) to 2,226 in 07843 (Hopatcong).

Educational attainment ranges from 21.2% bachelor's+ in 07416 (Franklin) to 62.4% in 07871 (Sparta) — the breadth of educational profiles across the area.

Within New Jersey, this is the #17 most populous of 21 counties and ranks #8 for median household income .

On the national stage, Sussex County is ranks #95 for income .

Hosts 1 single-entity Unique ZIP: 07890Selected Risks Insurance Co .

Weighted by population, the typical household earns about $121,458 across the county — reflecting what a typical resident sees, not a simple ZIP average.

40.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43,179 of 107,269 reporting).

19 Standard delivery, 7 PO Box only, 1 single-entity Unique ZIPs serve this county.

Stories about Sussex County


Higher-education hub

1 ZIP in this county where more than 60% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree — typically college campuses, research enclaves, or tech corridors.

Sparta
62.4%
21,437 residents

All ZIP Codes in Sussex County


ZIPCityTypePopulationMedian IncomeArea (sq mi)10-yr Growth
07860NewtonStandard26,047$110,045105.3-1.9%
07871SpartaStandard21,437$167,65440.12.7%
07461SussexStandard18,731$106,98189.7-5.5%
07843HopatcongStandard11,098$108,6515.0-6.7%
07419HamburgStandard9,693$100,71317.410.9%
07821AndoverStandard9,662$141,86046.51.8%
07874StanhopeStandard8,752$132,50010.6-0.2%
07462VernonStandard7,195$95,94516.56.7%
07826BranchvilleStandard5,967$116,59846.8-1.5%
07416FranklinStandard5,851$93,98312.50.6%
07422Highland LakesStandard5,280$108,72215.7-16.6%
07848LafayetteStandard4,257$128,31723.5-9.2%
07827MontagueStandard4,109$101,44447.9-3.0%
07460StockholmStandard3,181$145,08128.8-11.0%
07418GlenwoodStandard2,559$156,4395.137.5%
07439OgdensburgStandard2,160$105,5512.2-10.6%
07822AugustaStandard827$114,5457.013.0%
07851LaytonStandard263$108,41911.0148.1%
07881Wallpack CenterStandard40.0-55.6%
07890BranchvilleUnique0.0
07428Mc AfeePO Box0.0
07877SwartswoodPO Box0.0
07837GlasserPO Box0.0
07839GreendellPO Box0.0
07875StillwaterPO Box0.0
07879TranquilityPO Box0.0
07855MiddlevillePO Box0.0

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