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Hopatcong, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07843

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

12,241
1,173/sq mi
$108,651
Median income
$340,000
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hopatcong 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 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,173
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07843 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07843 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hopatcong, Sussex County, New Jersey, home to 12,241 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 1,173 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07843 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,651 (11% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $53,143. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. Housing costs here run $340,000 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,829 a month; 84.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sussex County, so you can benchmark 07843 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 07843

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hopatcong, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07843.

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 07843, Hopatcong, 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

12,241

Population

10.4

Area (sq mi)

1,173

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07843?

40.9

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

15.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

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?

$108,651

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$53,143

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

37.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07843 ranks nationally

Hopatcong, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,651 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,935

Total Housing Units

4,542

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$340,000

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,829

Median Rent

1964

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

+14.1%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07843 have increased 14.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 174
2021 +12.9% 197
2022 +12.5% 221
2023 +11.3% 246
2024 +14.1% 281

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 145 business establishments in ZIP 07843, employing approximately 620 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,953,000.

145

Businesses

620

Employees

$32.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 14.5%
Retail trade 17 11.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 8 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.1%
Finance and insurance 6 4.1%
Wholesale trade 4 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.1%

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 07843 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 07843 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 07843 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 07843 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
07850 Landing, NJ 6,436 2.3 mi
07856 Mount Arlington, NJ 3,944 2.0 mi
07852 Ledgewood, NJ 3,609 4.0 mi
07849 Lake Hopatcong, NJ 9,054 3.2 mi
07857 Netcong, NJ 3,244 3.6 mi
07885 Wharton, NJ 10,078 4.3 mi
07847 Kenvil, NJ 1,670 4.2 mi
07876 Succasunna, NJ 10,619 6.0 mi
07874 Stanhope, NJ 8,905 4.2 mi
07821 Andover, NJ 9,193 5.0 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
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 Hopatcong, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07843 in? ▼
ZIP code 07843 (Hopatcong) 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 07843? ▼
ZIP code 07843 in Hopatcong, NJ has a population of 12,241 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07843? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07843 is $108,651, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07843? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07843 is $340,000, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07843? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07843 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07843? ▼
ZIP code 07843 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 620 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07843? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07843 are: Construction (29), Other services (except public administration) (21), Retail trade (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07843? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07843 increased by 14.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 07843? ▼
In ZIP code 07843, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 07843? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07843 is 37.3 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 07843? ▼
In ZIP code 07843, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07843? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07843 is 4.9% 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.