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Sussex, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07461

Sussex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,563
90/sq mi
$106,981
Median income
$370,000
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sussex pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
90
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07461 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07461 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sussex, Sussex County, New Jersey, home to 19,563 residents across 218.1 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07461 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,981 (12% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $48,057. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $370,000 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,447 a month; 79.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 38 minutes. To put 07461 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sussex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 07461

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sussex, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07461.

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 07461, Sussex, 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

19,563

Population

218.1

Area (sq mi)

90

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07461?

41.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$106,981

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$48,057

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

38.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07461 ranks nationally

Sussex, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,981 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,093

Total Housing Units

7,179

Occupied Units

914

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$370,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,447

Median Rent

1976

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07461 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 154
2021 +15.3% 177
2022 +11.5% 198
2023 +10.1% 218
2024 +9.8% 239

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 313 business establishments in ZIP 07461, employing approximately 1,903 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,736,000.

313

Businesses

1,903

Employees

$92.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 79 25.2%
Retail trade 51 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 43 13.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 23 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 18 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 3.8%
Wholesale trade 8 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.6%
Manufacturing 7 2.2%
Finance and insurance 6 1.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.3%
Information 3 1.0%
Educational services 3 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 07461 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 07461 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 07461 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 07461 ranks #6 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
07418 Glenwood, NJ 2,249 6.2 mi
10988 Unionville, NY 896 5.3 mi
07419 Hamburg, NJ 9,160 6.4 mi
07416 Franklin, NJ 5,781 8.7 mi
12771 Port Jervis, NY 14,511 9.3 mi
07462 Vernon, NJ 6,885 6.8 mi
10998 Westtown, NY 3,122 7.4 mi
10969 Pine Island, NY 1,267 7.1 mi
07827 Montague, NJ 4,244 7.8 mi
07822 Augusta, NJ 887 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sussex County

07860 standard
Newton, NJ
Pop: 26,288
07871 standard
Sparta, NJ
Pop: 21,165
07843 standard
Hopatcong, NJ
Pop: 12,241
07821 standard
Andover, NJ
Pop: 9,193
07419 standard
Hamburg, NJ
Pop: 9,160
07874 standard
Stanhope, NJ
Pop: 8,905

Related Areas

Sussex County Sussex, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07461 in? ▼
ZIP code 07461 (Sussex) 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 07461? ▼
ZIP code 07461 in Sussex, NJ has a population of 19,563 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07461? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07461 is $106,981, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07461? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07461 is $370,000, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07461? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07461 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07461? ▼
ZIP code 07461 has 313 business establishments employing approximately 1,903 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07461? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07461 are: Construction (79), Retail trade (51), Other services (except public administration) (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07461? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07461 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 07461? ▼
In ZIP code 07461, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 07461? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07461 is 38.0 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 07461? ▼
In ZIP code 07461, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07461? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07461 is 5.9% 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.