Highland Lakes, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07422
Sussex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,616
- 208/sq mi High-density area
- $108,722
- Median income Above-median income area
- $295,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Highland Lakes pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 208
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07422 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07422 (Highland Lakes, NJ) rose +15.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.1 in 2023 to 271.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07422 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Highland Lakes, Sussex County, New Jersey, home to 6,616 residents across 31.8 square miles, a density of 208 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07422 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,722 (11% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,814. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $295,000 (43% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $2,425; owner occupancy is 96.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 44 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 07422 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 07422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Highland Lakes, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07422.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07422, Highland Lakes, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,616
Population
31.8
Area (sq mi)
208
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07422?
50.2
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
12.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$108,722
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$62,814
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
43.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07422 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Highland Lakes, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$108,722 46th percentile higher than 46% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,633housing units
2,633
Total Housing Units
2,268
Occupied Units
365
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$295,000
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$2,425
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.0%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07422 have increased 15.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 161 |
| 2021 | +20.2% | 194 |
| 2022 | +4.8% | 203 |
| 2023 | +16.2% | 236 |
| 2024 | +15.0% | 271 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 07422, employing approximately 214 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,188,000.
44
Businesses
214
Employees
$16.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 31.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07422 vs 07462 →
ZIP 07422 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10990
Warwick (10990)
20,631 residents
- 07480
West Milford (07480)
16,122 residents
- 07419
Hamburg (07419)
9,160 residents
- 07421 7,439
Hewitt (07421)
7,439 residents
- 07462 6,885
Vernon (07462)
6,885 residents
- 07422 6,616
Highland Lakes (07422)
6,616 residents
- 07460 3,457
Stockholm (07460)
3,457 residents
- 07435 2,405
Newfoundland (07435)
2,405 residents
- 07418 2,249
Glenwood (07418)
2,249 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07422 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07418
Glenwood (07418)
$156,439 median income
- 07435
Newfoundland (07435)
$145,342 median income
- 07460
Stockholm (07460)
$145,081 median income
- 07480
West Milford (07480)
$132,676 median income
- 07421
Hewitt (07421)
$129,800 median income
- 10969
Pine Island (10969)
$126,875 median income
- 10990
Warwick (10990)
$125,870 median income
- 07422
Highland Lakes (07422)
$108,722 median income
- 07419
Hamburg (07419)
$100,713 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07422 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07462 | Vernon, NJ | 6,885 | 2.4 mi |
| 07418 | Glenwood, NJ | 2,249 | 4.4 mi |
| 07421 | Hewitt, NJ | 7,439 | 4.6 mi |
| 07460 | Stockholm, NJ | 3,457 | 5.4 mi |
| 10979 | Sterling Forest, NY | 234 | 7.0 mi |
| 07435 | Newfoundland, NJ | 2,405 | 10.1 mi |
| 07419 | Hamburg, NJ | 9,160 | 6.5 mi |
| 10969 | Pine Island, NY | 1,267 | 7.9 mi |
| 07480 | West Milford, NJ | 16,122 | 7.5 mi |
| 10990 | Warwick, NY | 20,631 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07422, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,616 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07422 in?
ZIP code 07422 (Highland Lakes) is located in Sussex County, New Jersey. Sussex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sussex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07422?
ZIP code 07422 in Highland Lakes, NJ has a population of 6,616 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07422?
The median household income in ZIP 07422 is $108,722, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07422?
The median home value in ZIP 07422 is $295,000, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07422 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07422?
ZIP code 07422 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07422 are: Construction (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07422?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07422 increased by 15.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07422?
In ZIP code 07422, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07422?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07422 is 43.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07422?
In ZIP code 07422, approximately 96.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07422 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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