City

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,475Population
💰$111,081Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$412,800Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓50.7%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.7%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 7%Asian: 6.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White72.7%
Hispanic10.9%
Black7.0%
Asian6.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads50.7% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,512 (25.3%)
Some College557 (9.3%)
Associates781 (13.1%)
Bachelors422 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree2,605 (43.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 43.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College9.3%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate43.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,081 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$412,800 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,594/mo
Total Housing Units3,648
Vacant Units323

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Lake Hopatcong is a city in New Jersey, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,475 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Lake Hopatcong is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,081 is above the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Hopatcong is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $412,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,594 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Hopatcong is well-educated. 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.7%).

Lake Hopatcong, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Lake Hopatcong
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07849 8,475 $111,081 $412,800 $1,594 1.7% 50.7% 93.5%