| ZIP Code | 07843 |
|---|---|
| City | Hopatcong |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Area Code | 862/973 |
| Elevation | 1,067 ft |
| Latitude | 40.939227 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.659506 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.9% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 54 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,328 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 1,080 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 1,038 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 937 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,733 (33.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,433 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $316,900 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,616/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,917 |
| Vacant Units | 455 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,917 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 455 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 07843 is located in Hopatcong, New Jersey, within Sussex County. With a population of 11,309, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 07843 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,433 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07843 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $316,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,616 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 07843 is majority White (69.48%). Residents are well-educated — 44.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07843 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 07843 in Hopatcong, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,309 residents, a median household income of $111,433, and a median home value of $316,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.