US ZIP Code
07851

Layton, NJ

Sussex County  ·  New Jersey

● Active
👥 298 Population ↑ 389% since 2019
💰 $105,139 Median HH Income
▲ 38% above avg ↓ 21% since 2019
🎂 37.6 Median Age ↓ 26% since 2019
🏠 $322,500 Median Home Value
▲ 16% above avg ↓ 6% since 2019
🎓 47.6% College Grads
▲ 23% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code07851
CityLayton
StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountySussex County
Area Code973
Elevation504 ft
Latitude41.200384
Longitude-74.856406
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS34037
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 71.8% (214) Female 28.2% (84) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.5%Other: 20.5%Race
White79.5%
Other20.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
30%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs ↓ 26% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.37
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads47.6% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate27 (16.1%)
Some College20 (11.9%)
Associates41 (24.4%)
Graduate Degree80 (47.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.1%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 24.4%Graduate: 47.6%Edu
HS Grad16.1%
Some College11.9%
Associates24.4%
Graduate47.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.6%Renter: 2.4%Tenure
Owner97.6%
Renter2.4%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–200k
3%
$200k–300k
37%
$300k–500k
54%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,139 ▲ 38% above avg ↓ 21% since 2019
Median Home Value$322,500 ▲ 16% above avg ↓ 6% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units142
Vacant Units16
Avg HH Size2.37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–50k
3%
$50k–75k
19%
$75k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
39%
$150k–200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%

Summary

Total Units142
Vacant16
Owner Occupied97.6%
Renter Occupied2.4%
Avg HH Size2.37
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 07851 is in Layton, NJ, in Sussex County.
ZIP code 07851 is located in New Jersey (NJ).
ZIP code 07851 is in Sussex County, NJ.
ZIP 07851 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 07851 is 298 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 07851 is $105,139 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 07851 is $322,500 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 07851

ZIP code 07851 is located in Layton, New Jersey, within Sussex County. With a population of 298, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.6 years. Economically, 07851 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,139 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 07851 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $322,500 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 6% since 2019.

The population of 07851 is primarily White (79.53%). Residents are well-educated — 47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Household income has declined by 21% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 07851 in Layton, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 298 residents, a median household income of $105,139, and a median home value of $322,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.