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Newton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07860

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

26,288
101/sq mi
$110,045
Median income
$367,100
Median home value
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
101
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07860 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07860 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey, with 26,288 residents across 261.3 square miles, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07860 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,045 (10% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $54,158. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. Median home value sits at $367,100 (29% below the state average), median rent at $1,514 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07860, plus 6 more within Sussex 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 07860

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07860.

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 07860, Newton, 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

26,288

Population

261.3

Area (sq mi)

101

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07860?

47.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$110,045

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$54,158

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07860 ranks nationally

Newton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,045 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,390

Total Housing Units

10,324

Occupied Units

1,066

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$367,100

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,514

Median Rent

1969

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07860 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 145
2021 +13.4% 164
2022 +14.5% 188
2023 +8.5% 204
2024 +9.4% 223

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 630 business establishments in ZIP 07860, employing approximately 8,167 people with a combined annual payroll of $439,868,000.

630

Businesses

8,167

Employees

$439.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 98 15.6%
Retail trade 96 15.2%
Construction 80 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 80 12.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 78 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 64 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 5.1%
Finance and insurance 21 3.3%
Wholesale trade 19 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 1.9%
Manufacturing 11 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.4%
Information 6 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.5%

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 07860 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 07860 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 07860 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 07860 ranks #7 of 8 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
07820 Allamuchy, NJ 39 9.2 mi
07846 Johnsonburg, NJ 89 7.3 mi
07821 Andover, NJ 9,193 7.4 mi
07881 Wallpack Center, NJ 16 6.8 mi
07848 Lafayette, NJ 5,026 7.4 mi
07826 Branchville, NJ 6,180 9.4 mi
07822 Augusta, NJ 887 7.9 mi
07874 Stanhope, NJ 8,905 10.4 mi
07825 Blairstown, NJ 9,555 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sussex County

07871 standard
Sparta, NJ
Pop: 21,165
07461 standard
Sussex, NJ
Pop: 19,563
07843 standard
Hopatcong, NJ
Pop: 12,241
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 Newton, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07860 in? ▼
ZIP code 07860 (Newton) 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 07860? ▼
ZIP code 07860 in Newton, NJ has a population of 26,288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07860? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07860 is $110,045, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07860? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07860 is $367,100, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07860? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07860 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07860? ▼
ZIP code 07860 has 630 business establishments employing approximately 8,167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07860? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07860 are: Health care and social assistance (98), Retail trade (96), Construction (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07860? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07860 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 07860? ▼
In ZIP code 07860, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% 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 07860? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07860 is 31.6 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 07860? ▼
In ZIP code 07860, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07860? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07860 is 8.6% 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.