City

Sussex, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  New Jersey

👥18,575Population
💰$104,441Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$338,500Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic8.9%
Black2.8%
Asian0.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma57 (0.5%)
HS Graduate4,131 (33%)
Some College2,002 (16%)
Associates1,576 (12.6%)
Bachelors1,068 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree3,681 (29.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 16%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 29.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College16.0%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate29.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,441 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$338,500 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,456/mo
Total Housing Units7,972
Vacant Units856

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Sussex, NJ

Sussex is a city in New Jersey, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,575 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Sussex is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,441 is above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sussex is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $338,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,456 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sussex is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sussex
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07461 18,575 $104,441 $338,500 $1,456 6.2% 38.0% 80.4%