| ZIP Code | 07848 |
|---|---|
| City | Lafayette |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Area Code | 862 |
| Elevation | 575 ft |
| Latitude | 41.097903 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.680163 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.6% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,134 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 239 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 440 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 244 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,372 (39.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,042 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $412,500 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,438/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,694 |
| Vacant Units | 81 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,694 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 81 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 07848 is located in Lafayette, New Jersey, within Sussex County. With a population of 4,513, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.6 years. Economically, 07848 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $116,042 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07848 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $412,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,438 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 07848 is primarily White (85.75%). Residents are well-educated — 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07848 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 07848 in Lafayette, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,513 residents, a median household income of $116,042, and a median home value of $412,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.