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 High-density area
- $95,945
- Median income Above-median income area
- $280,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07462 (Vernon, NJ) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.8 in 2023 to 232.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,575. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 1.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $280,400 (46% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,648; owner occupancy is 83.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 07462 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 07462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vernon, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07462.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07462?
49.6
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
7.1%
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?
$95,945
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$55,575
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
39.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07462 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Vernon, 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)
$95,945 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
3,596housing units
3,596
Total Housing Units
3,265
Occupied Units
331
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$280,400
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07462 vs 07418 →
ZIP 07462 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
- 07461
Sussex (07461)
19,563 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
- 10998 3,122
Westtown (10998)
3,122 residents
- 07418 2,249
Glenwood (07418)
2,249 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07462 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07462 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
- 07460
Stockholm (07460)
$145,081 median income
- 07421
Hewitt (07421)
$129,800 median income
- 10998
Westtown (10998)
$129,348 median income
- 10969
Pine Island (10969)
$126,875 median income
- 10990
Warwick (10990)
$125,870 median income
- 10988
Unionville (10988)
$117,321 median income
- 07422
Highland Lakes (07422)
$108,722 median income
- 07461
Sussex (07461)
$106,981 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07462, 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 (6,885 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 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.
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