ZIP Code 07828

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Budd Lake · Morris County · New Jersey

Population
14,150

383/sq mi

Median income
$103,320

▲ 35% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$457,700

▲ 65% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.9%

Median age 37.4

Land area
36.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 07828 in Budd Lake, New Jersey has a population of 14,150. The median household income is $103,320, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $457,700, 65% above the US average. 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07828 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.9 square miles in Budd Lake, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 14,150 residents, producing a population density of 383 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07828 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07828 sits at $103,320 (15% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $54,664. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $457,700 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,587 per month, and 55.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07828 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07828 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07828

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07828.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07828, Budd Lake, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,150

Population

36.9

Area (sq mi)

383

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07828?

37.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

23.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.2%
African American 11.6%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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?

$103,320

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$54,664

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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 43.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,071

Total Housing Units

6,005

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.3%
Renter 44.7%

$457,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,587

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.4%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07828 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 152
2021 +11.9% 170
2022 +20.8% 206
2023 +8.4% 223
2024 +14.4% 255

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 275 business establishments in ZIP 07828, employing approximately 4,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $294,414,000.

275

Businesses

4,146

Employees

$294.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 14.9%
Retail trade 35 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 30 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 30 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 29 10.6%
Construction 26 9.4%
Wholesale trade 16 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 15 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.7%
Manufacturing 11 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.6%
Finance and insurance 5 1.8%
Information 4 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
07874 Stanhope, NJ 8,905 2.7 mi
07857 Netcong, NJ 3,244 2.8 mi
07821 Andover, NJ 9,193 5.5 mi
07836 Flanders, NJ 12,568 3.7 mi
07852 Ledgewood, NJ 3,609 4.6 mi
07820 Allamuchy, NJ 39 4.3 mi
07850 Landing, NJ 6,436 4.8 mi
07840 Hackettstown, NJ 29,849 4.9 mi
07847 Kenvil, NJ 1,670 6.6 mi
07876 Succasunna, NJ 10,619 5.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07828 in?
ZIP code 07828 (Budd Lake) is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Morris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morris-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07828?
ZIP code 07828 in Budd Lake, NJ has a population of 14,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07828?
The median household income in ZIP 07828 is $103,320, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07828?
The median home value in ZIP 07828 is $457,700, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07828 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07828?
ZIP code 07828 has 275 business establishments employing approximately 4,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07828 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (41), Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07828?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07828 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 07828?
In ZIP code 07828, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 07828?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07828 is 30.4 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 07828?
In ZIP code 07828, approximately 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07828 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Budd Lake, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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