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Vernon, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07462

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

6,885
157/sq mi
$95,945
Median income
$280,400
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
157
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07462 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vernon, Sussex County, New Jersey, home to 6,885 residents across 43.8 square miles, a density of 157 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07462 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,945 (21% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $55,575. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $280,400 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,648 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sussex County, so you can benchmark 07462 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 07462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vernon, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07462.

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 07462, Vernon, 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

6,885

Population

43.8

Area (sq mi)

157

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07462?

49.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

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?

$95,945

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$55,575

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

39.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07462 ranks nationally

Vernon, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,945 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,596

Total Housing Units

3,265

Occupied Units

331

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$280,400

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$1,648

Median Rent

1981

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07462 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 145
2021 +12.9% 163
2022 +12.3% 183
2023 +21.7% 223
2024 +4.5% 233

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 184 business establishments in ZIP 07462, employing approximately 2,227 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,742,000.

184

Businesses

2,227

Employees

$75.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 32 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 29 15.8%
Retail trade 27 14.7%
Construction 25 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 19 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.3%
Wholesale trade 7 3.8%
Finance and insurance 5 2.7%
Manufacturing 4 2.2%
Educational services 4 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.6%

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 07462 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 07462 ranks #5 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 07462 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 07462 ranks #null 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 2.7 mi
07422 Highland Lakes, NJ 6,616 2.4 mi
07460 Stockholm, NJ 3,457 6.0 mi
10969 Pine Island, NY 1,267 6.5 mi
07419 Hamburg, NJ 9,160 5.2 mi
10988 Unionville, NY 896 7.6 mi
07421 Hewitt, NJ 7,439 6.9 mi
07461 Sussex, NJ 19,563 6.8 mi
10998 Westtown, NY 3,122 9.8 mi
10990 Warwick, NY 20,631 7.8 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 Vernon, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07462 in? ▼
ZIP code 07462 (Vernon) 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 07462? ▼
ZIP code 07462 in Vernon, NJ has a population of 6,885 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07462? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07462 is $95,945, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07462? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07462 is $280,400, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07462? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07462 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07462? ▼
ZIP code 07462 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 2,227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07462? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07462 are: Other services (except public administration) (32), Health care and social assistance (29), Retail trade (27). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07462? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07462 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 07462? ▼
In ZIP code 07462, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 07462? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07462 is 39.9 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 07462? ▼
In ZIP code 07462, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07462? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07462 is 7.0% 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.