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Netcong, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07857

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

3,244
1,156/sq mi
$85,898
Median income
$346,100
Median home value
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Netcong pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
1,156
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07857 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07857 covers 2.8 square miles in Netcong, Morris County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,244 residents on file, a density of 1,156 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07857 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,898 (30% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $51,015. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $346,100 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,443 monthly, and 56.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07857, plus 6 more within Morris County, give a clearer read than the 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 07857

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Netcong, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07857.

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 07857, Netcong, 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

3,244

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

1,156

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07857?

45.1

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

26.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%

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?

$85,898

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$51,015

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07857 ranks nationally

Netcong, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,898 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,974

Total Housing Units

1,847

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$346,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,443

Median Rent

1955

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07857 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 162
2021 +10.7% 179
2022 +16.8% 209
2023 +11.1% 232
2024 +9.1% 253

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 07857, employing approximately 716 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,503,000.

82

Businesses

716

Employees

$34.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 12 14.6%
Retail trade 10 12.2%
Construction 7 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 8.5%
Finance and insurance 6 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.1%
Wholesale trade 4 4.9%
Manufacturing 3 3.7%
Educational services 3 3.7%

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 07857 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 07857 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07857 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 07857 ranks #null 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 2.0 mi
07852 Ledgewood, NJ 3,609 2.2 mi
07836 Flanders, NJ 12,568 3.6 mi
07874 Stanhope, NJ 8,905 2.5 mi
07828 Budd Lake, NJ 14,150 2.8 mi
07843 Hopatcong, NJ 12,241 3.6 mi
07847 Kenvil, NJ 1,670 4.0 mi
07856 Mount Arlington, NJ 3,944 3.8 mi
07876 Succasunna, NJ 10,619 3.8 mi
07821 Andover, NJ 9,193 5.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morris County

07960 standard
Morristown, NJ
Pop: 43,747
07054 standard
Parsippany, NJ
Pop: 29,305
07801 standard
Dover, NJ
Pop: 25,386
07869 standard
Randolph, NJ
Pop: 25,291
07866 standard
Rockaway, NJ
Pop: 22,098
07950 standard
Morris Plains, NJ
Pop: 19,564

Related Areas

Morris County Netcong, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07857 in? ▼
ZIP code 07857 (Netcong) 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 07857? ▼
ZIP code 07857 in Netcong, NJ has a population of 3,244 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07857? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07857 is $85,898, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07857? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07857 is $346,100, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07857? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07857 is White at 64.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07857? ▼
ZIP code 07857 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07857? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07857 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Accommodation and food services (12), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07857? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07857 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 07857? ▼
In ZIP code 07857, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% 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 07857? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07857 is 28.8 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 07857? ▼
In ZIP code 07857, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07857? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07857 is 7.6% 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.