07848 ZIP Code, Lafayette, NJ
07848 is a ZIP code in Lafayette, New Jersey in Sussex County. It covers 23 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 07822, 07439 and 07871. 4,257 people live here in 1,573 households. With about 186 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $128,317, above the New Jersey median of $103,556; the median age is 52.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lafayette, NJ
- County: Sussex County
- Land area: 23 sq mi
- Population: 4,257
- Median household income: $128,317
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,257 |
| Households | 1,573 |
| Median household income | $128,317 |
| Income per person | $59,495 |
| Median age | 52.4 |
| Homeowners | 87.0% |
| Median home value | $436,800 |
| Median rent | $1,528 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% |
| Broadband internet | 94.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 2.1% |
| $25–35K | 4.1% |
| $35–50K | 5.1% |
| $50–75K | 13.0% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 17.9% |
| $150–200K | 15.6% |
| $200K+ | 27.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.1% |
| 10–19 | 8.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 9.2% |
| 45–54 | 15.5% |
| 55–64 | 17.9% |
| 65–74 | 16.8% |
| 75+ | 9.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.0% |
| Owned outright | 30.8% |
| Rented | 12.4% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.1% |
| Townhome | 9.4% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 8.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.8% |
Businesses in 07848
126 business establishments with 1,328 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 21
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 17
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Wholesale Trade: 11
- Retail Trade: 11
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 07822 — Ross Corner CDP, NJ (3.2 mi)
- 07439 — Ogdensburg borough, NJ (4.5 mi)
- 07871 — Lake Mohawk CDP, NJ (4.5 mi)
- 07416 — Franklin borough, NJ (4.8 mi)
- 07419 — Hamburg borough, NJ (6.9 mi)
- 07860 — Newton town, NJ (7 mi)
- 07826 — Layton CDP, NJ (8.4 mi)
- 07438 — Oak Ridge CDP, NJ (9.5 mi)
Areas that include 07848
- Lafayette, NJ ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sussex County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- New Jersey ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 16: highest median home value in Sussex County
- No. 1 of 16: highest median age in Sussex County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 07848, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 07848 in?
- 07848 is a Lafayette, NJ mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 07848 in?
- 07848 is in Sussex County.
- What is the population of 07848?
- About 4,257 people (±399), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,818.
- What is the median household income in 07848?
- $128,317 (±$13,175), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 07848?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 07848 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 07848?
- The closest, measured center to center: 07822 (3.2 mi, Ross Corner), 07439 (4.5 mi, Ogdensburg borough, NJ), 07871 (4.5 mi, Lake Mohawk), 07416 (4.8 mi, Franklin borough, NJ), 07419 (6.9 mi, Hamburg borough, NJ) and 07860 (7 mi, Newton).
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