07461 ZIP Code
Sussex, New jersey
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 07461 |
| City/Town: | Sussex |
| County: | Sussex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,275 |
| Median Household Income: | $103,389 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,585 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,873 |
| Median Home Value: | $326,100 |
| Land Area: | 83.0 sq miles
214.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2470, -74.6105 |
Population Information (07461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,275 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,322 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,953 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 746 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,014 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,013 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,057 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,432 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,996 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,015 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,305 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,578 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,762 | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,882 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,233 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 242 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $326,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,467 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,873 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,980 | 88.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 893 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,802 | 83.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,178 | 16.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,013 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 102 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 710 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,232 | 32.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,043 | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 950 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,697 | 20.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,279 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07461 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $103,389 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,845 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $114,910 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,585 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,420 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,733 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 687 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,947 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,655 | 78.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,637 | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 430 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,564 | 90.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 216 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 158 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 129 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,194 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 928 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,390 | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 149 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 451 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 155 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 635 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07461 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 239 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 66 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 209 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 613 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 363 | 5.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 919 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 931 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,809 | 25.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 815 | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,016 | 14.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07461 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,747 | 79.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 699 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 13 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 819 | 8.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07461 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 63 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 885 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 929 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 219 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,559 | 16.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 595 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 304 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 282 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 915 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,095 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 815 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 547 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 525 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,535 | 96.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,623 | 80.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,819 | 31.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 740 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07461 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,673 | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,488 | 35.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,186 | 31.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 480 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 258 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07461 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,200 | 78.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 331 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 185 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 284 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 106 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 178 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 219 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 370 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07461 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 231 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 948 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 798 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,138 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,824 | 23.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,058 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 464 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 362 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,023 | 13.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07461 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 72 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 804 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,818 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,031 | 38.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,964 | 24.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 184 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07461 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 809 | 11.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 709 | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,013 | 14.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,987 | 57.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 44 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 347 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 50 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07461 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 205 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,909 | 27.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,667 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,199 | 31.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07461 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 205 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 111 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 151 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 359 | 6.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,559 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,996 | 51.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 386 | 6.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07461 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,241 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $967 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,467 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (07461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,980 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,792 | 54.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,245 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,321 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,434 | 20.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,825 | 26.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,475 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07461 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,900 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,685 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,015 | 50.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 252 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 718 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,093 | 26.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07461 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,992 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 309 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 137 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,698 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 806 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,042 | 26.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,855 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 870 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,275 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,416 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 162 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,108 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,146 | 47.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07461 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,822 | 92.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,286 | 7.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 497 | 38.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 752 | 58.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 229 | 17.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 37 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,288 | 94.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 108 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 987 | 913.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 987 | 913.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 987 | 913.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 495 | 458.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 3.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 234 | 216.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 51 | 47.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07461 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,529 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,414 | 93.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,115 | 6.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 486 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 440 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 152 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07461 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,980 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,591 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
Sussex, NJ07461