ZIP Code 07852
standardSource:
Ledgewood · Morris County · New Jersey
- Population
- 3,609
- Median income
- $119,539
- Median home value
- $446,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.7%
- Land area
- 7.9 sq mi
458/sq mi
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
New York
ZIP code 07852 in Ledgewood, New Jersey has a population of 3,609. The median household income is $119,539, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $446,400, 60% above the US average. 59.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07852 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.9 square miles in Ledgewood, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 3,609 residents, producing a population density of 458 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 07852 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07852 sits at $119,539 (2% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $59,471. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 15.3%. On housing, the median home value is $446,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $2,118 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07852 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07852 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 07852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07852.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 16
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07852, Ledgewood, 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
3,609
Population
7.9
Area (sq mi)
458
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07852?
45.0
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
12.0%
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?
$119,539
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$59,471
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,755
Total Housing Units
1,710
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$2,118
Median Rent
1996
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)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07852 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 145 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 160 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 193 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 202 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 211 |
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 188 business establishments in ZIP 07852, employing approximately 2,489 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,054,000.
188
Businesses
2,489
Employees
$108.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 23.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 9 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 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 07852 vs 07850 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07850 | Landing, NJ | 6,436 | 1.6 mi |
| 07876 | Succasunna, NJ | 10,619 | 2.0 mi |
| 07847 | Kenvil, NJ | 1,670 | 1.9 mi |
| 07857 | Netcong, NJ | 3,244 | 2.2 mi |
| 07843 | Hopatcong, NJ | 12,241 | 4.0 mi |
| 07856 | Mount Arlington, NJ | 3,944 | 2.9 mi |
| 07803 | Mine Hill, NJ | 3,651 | 3.3 mi |
| 07836 | Flanders, NJ | 12,568 | 3.3 mi |
| 07828 | Budd Lake, NJ | 14,150 | 4.6 mi |
| 07874 | Stanhope, NJ | 8,905 | 4.7 mi |
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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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