ZIP Code 07860

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Newton · Sussex County · New Jersey

Population
26,288

101/sq mi

Median income
$110,045

▲ 44% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$367,100

▲ 32% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.8%

Median age 47

Land area
261.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 07860 in Newton, New Jersey has a population of 26,288. The median household income is $110,045, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $367,100, 32% above the US average. 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 261.3 square miles in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 26,288 residents, producing a population density of 101 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 07860 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07860 sits at $110,045 (10% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $54,158. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $367,100 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,514 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sussex County, so you can benchmark 07860 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 07860

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,288

Population

261.3

Area (sq mi)

101

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07860 vs 07820 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Newton, NJ

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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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