| ZIP Code | 07849 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Hopatcong |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Morris County |
| Area Code | 973 |
| Elevation | 958 ft |
| Latitude | 40.964142 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.612574 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.7% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 66% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 94 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,512 (25.3%) |
| Some College | 557 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 781 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 422 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,605 (43.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,081 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $412,800 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,594/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,648 |
| Vacant Units | 323 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,648 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 323 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 07849 is located in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, within Morris County. With a population of 8,475, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.4 years. Economically, 07849 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,081 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07849 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $412,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,594 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 07849 is primarily White (72.70%). Residents are well-educated — 50.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07849 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 07849 in Lake Hopatcong, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,475 residents, a median household income of $111,081, and a median home value of $412,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.