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 High-density area
- $108,651
- Median income Above-median income area
- $340,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07843 (Hopatcong, NJ) rose +14.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.1 in 2023 to 280.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,143. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 3.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $340,000 (34% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,829; owner occupancy is 84.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 07843 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 07843
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hopatcong, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07843.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07843?
40.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
15.2%
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?
$108,651
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$53,143
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
37.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07843 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Hopatcong, 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)
$108,651 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
4,935housing units
4,935
Total Housing Units
4,542
Occupied Units
393
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,000
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07843 vs 07850 →
ZIP 07843 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07843
Hopatcong (07843)
12,241 residents
- 07876
Succasunna (07876)
10,619 residents
- 07885
Wharton (07885)
10,078 residents
- 07821
Andover (07821)
9,193 residents
- 07849
Lake Hopatcong (07849)
9,054 residents
- 07874
Stanhope (07874)
8,905 residents
- 07850
Landing (07850)
6,436 residents
- 07856 3,944
Mount Arlington (07856)
3,944 residents
- 07852 3,609
Ledgewood (07852)
3,609 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07843 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07843 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07876
Succasunna (07876)
$161,304 median income
- 07821
Andover (07821)
$141,860 median income
- 07874
Stanhope (07874)
$132,500 median income
- 07852
Ledgewood (07852)
$119,539 median income
- 07849
Lake Hopatcong (07849)
$117,298 median income
- 07843
Hopatcong (07843)
$108,651 median income
- 07850
Landing (07850)
$106,806 median income
- 07885
Wharton (07885)
$100,716 median income
- 07856
Mount Arlington (07856)
$92,466 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07843, 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 (12,241 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 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.
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