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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
$108,722
Median income
$295,000
Median home value
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $62,814. Local economic indicators show a 3.7% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $295,000 (43% below the state average), median rent at $2,425 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07422, plus 6 more within Sussex County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 07422?

50.2

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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

$62,814

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

43.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07422 ranks nationally

Highland Lakes, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$108,722 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,633

Total Housing Units

2,268

Occupied Units

365

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.5%
Renter 3.5%

$295,000

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07422 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Sussex County

07860 standard
Newton, NJ
Pop: 26,288
07871 standard
Sparta, NJ
Pop: 21,165
07461 standard
Sussex, NJ
Pop: 19,563
07843 standard
Hopatcong, NJ
Pop: 12,241
07821 standard
Andover, NJ
Pop: 9,193
07419 standard
Hamburg, NJ
Pop: 9,160

Related Areas

Sussex County Highland Lakes, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.