07849 ZIP Code
Lake Hopatcong, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07849 |
| City/Town: | Lake Hopatcong |
| County: | Morris |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,573 |
| Median Household Income: | $115,670 |
| Per Capita Income: | $69,497 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,610 |
| Median Home Value: | $407,900 |
| Land Area: | 6.7 sq miles
17.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
5.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9641, -74.6126 |
Population Information (07849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,573 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,472 | 52.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,101 | 47.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 356 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 318 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 725 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 381 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 550 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 853 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 956 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,350 | 15.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 609 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 662 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 882 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 484 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 447 | 5.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $407,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,537 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,610 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,308 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 302 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,963 | 89.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 345 | 10.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,243 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 111 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 202 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,618 | 25.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,262 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 394 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,605 | 25.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,051 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07849 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $115,670 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $144,732 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $143,873 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $69,497 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,713 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,590 | 97.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 108 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,360 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,756 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 677 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 142 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,913 | 80.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 540 | 6.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 608 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 27 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 472 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 375 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 763 | 8.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 33 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 402 | 4.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 328 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07849 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 129 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 23 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 52 | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 87 | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 152 | 4.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 631 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 285 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 658 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 505 | 15.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 786 | 23.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07849 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,671 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 272 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 159 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 51 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 397 | 8.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07849 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 325 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 585 | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 91 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 365 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 207 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 155 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 220 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 610 | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,314 | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 336 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 122 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 260 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 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 (07849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,356 | 97.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,291 | 85.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,746 | 32.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 202 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07849 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,496 | 75.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,220 | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 891 | 26.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 108 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 81 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 139 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07849 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,246 | 89.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 35 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 98 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 10 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 92 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 60 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 50 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 19 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07849 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 70 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 563 | 15.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 239 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 318 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 240 | 6.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 663 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 826 | 22.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 237 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 454 | 12.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07849 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 19 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 284 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 895 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,301 | 36.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 859 | 23.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 252 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07849 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 479 | 14.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 374 | 11.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 406 | 12.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,942 | 58.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 39 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 58 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07849 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 320 | 9.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 697 | 21.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,427 | 43.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 864 | 26.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07849 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 45 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 50 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 67 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 88 | 3.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 646 | 21.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,174 | 39.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 804 | 27.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 89 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07849 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,528 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,374 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,537 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.38 |
Households (07849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,308 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,004 | 60.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 624 | 18.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 613 | 18.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 546 | 16.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 979 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,204 | 36.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07849 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,669 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 910 | 24.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,280 | 62.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 81 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 370 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 755 | 20.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07849 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,813 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 78 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 65 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 851 | 46.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 459 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 360 | 19.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,959 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 340 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,558 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,152 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 25 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 284 | 24.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 843 | 73.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07849 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,957 | 92.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 560 | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 176 | 31.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 384 | 68.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 88 | 15.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,341 | 85.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 113 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,232 | 1090.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,232 | 1090.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,232 | 1090.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 342 | 302.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 113 | 100.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 341 | 301.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07849 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,217 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,705 | 81.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,512 | 18.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 369 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 952 | 11.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 114 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 77 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07849 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,308 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,248 | 98.2% | 89.4% |
Lake Hopatcong, NJ07849