City

Newton, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  New Jersey

👥26,521Population
💰$104,113Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$336,600Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓51.6%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 2.8%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic7.7%
Black2.8%
Asian1.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads51.6% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma154 (0.8%)
HS Graduate5,060 (26.8%)
Some College1,782 (9.5%)
Associates2,135 (11.3%)
Bachelors2,028 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree7,698 (40.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 40.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College9.5%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate40.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,113 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$336,600 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,437/mo
Total Housing Units11,473
Vacant Units1,084

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Newton, NJ

Newton is a city in New Jersey, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,521 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Newton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,113 is above the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Newton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $336,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,437 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newton is well-educated. 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07860 26,521 $104,113 $336,600 $1,437 6.6% 51.6% 80.5%