County ProfileNJ
Sussex County
Population: 144,221 · 20 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
144,221
People
Median age
43.8
Housing
Total households
57,767
Income
Median household income
$116,186
Housing
Total housing units
62,865
Employment
Employment rate
64.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
40.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
96.2%
County details
Local time 05:38:06(ET)| Name | Sussex |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 20total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 19 Standard1 Unique |
| Area code | 862, 908, 973 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 41.1374609, -74.6919141 |
| Land area | 518.5 sq miles(1,342.9 km²) |
Map of Sussex county, New Jersey with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Sussex County
Compare the largest cities in Sussex County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopatcong | 14,362 | $115,758 | 1ZIPs |
| Newton | 8,374 | $76,221 | 1ZIPs |
| Franklin | 4,912 | $92,744 | 1ZIPs |
| Highland Lakes | 4,816 | $109,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Stanhope | 3,526 | $139,205 | 1ZIPs |
| Hamburg | 3,266 | $86,975 | 1ZIPs |
| Ogdensburg | 2,258 | $105,551 | 1ZIPs |
| Sussex | 2,024 | $75,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Branchville | 791 | $126,458 | 2ZIPs |
| Layton | 692 | $130,313 | 1ZIPs |
| Andover | 595 | $92,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Augusta | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Glenwood | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lafayette | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Montague | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sparta | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Stockholm | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Vernon | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Wallpack Center | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Sussex County
Review the most populated postal areas across Sussex County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07416 | Franklin | — | — |
| 07418 | Glenwood | — | — |
| 07419 | Hamburg | — | — |
| 07422 | Highland Lakes | — | — |
| 07439 | Ogdensburg | — | — |
| 07460 | Stockholm | — | — |
| 07461 | Sussex | — | — |
| 07462 | Vernon | — | — |
| 07821 | Andover | — | — |
| 07822 | Augusta | — | — |
| 07826 | Branchville | — | — |
| 07827 | Montague | — | — |
| 07843 | Hopatcong | — | — |
| 07848 | Lafayette | — | — |
| 07851 | Layton | — | — |
| 07860 | Newton | — | — |
| 07871 | Sparta | — | — |
| 07874 | Stanhope | — | — |
| 07881 | Wallpack Center | — | — |
| 07890 | Branchville | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS