07849 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07849, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07849 is a zip code in Morris County and Sussex County, New Jersey, which covers Jefferson and Hopatcong, with a total population of 8,916 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 07849 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07849.

The estimated population of people living in 07849 is 8,916, with a median age of 46.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07849 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,916
+0.58%
-2.47%
2020
8,865
 -4.3% -
2019
9,263
+3.9%
-
2018
8,915
 -2.48% -
2017
9,142
 - -

Population of 07849 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07849 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.3%
78.2%
 -3.71%
Black/African American
6.8%
2.9%
 +134.48%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
7.2%
8.1%
 -11.11%
Asian
8%
10.2%
 -21.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.4%
 +525.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07849 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 07849 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07849 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07849 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.7 -3.71% 45.8 -0.65% 47.7 -4.98%
2020 48.5 +5.66% 46.1 +3.36% 50.2 +5.02%
2019 45.9 +2.46% 44.6 +2.76% 47.8 +2.36%
2018 44.8 -0.22% 43.4 +0.46% 46.7 -0.85%
2017 44.9 - 43.2 - 47.1 -

The median age of the 07849 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 07849 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 568 -18.09% 337 -18.43% 470 256
10 to 19 946 -38.5% 426 +29.25% 556 546
20 to 29 349 +55.31% 282 +47.23% 563 411
30 to 39 507 -2.37% 489 -0.45% 487 479
40 to 49 736 -23.12% 606 -2.89% 543 565
50 to 59 823 -7.03% 998 -13.55% 766 834
60 to 69 776 -17.62% 574 -3.24% 621 529
70+ 313 +110.9% 412 +52.25% 689 601

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07849 zip code is $113,542.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 07849.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,656.00
  • 45 to 64
    $149,548.00
  • 65 and over
    $72,885.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07849 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 07849, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 07849 is currently $133,486.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

17.88% of households in 07849 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 07849 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.91%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.88%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07849 is $51,969.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07849 by the total population of 07849.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07849 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07849 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07849 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07849 zip over the age of 16 is 7,461.

Of those people, a total of 67.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 07849 is 65.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 07849 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 373 53.90% 5.50%
20 to 24 years 600 87.50% 3.20%
25 to 29 years 374 90.60% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 535 92.30% 1.40%
35 to 44 years 907 94.90% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 1,570 90.10% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 662 84.70% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 681 57.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 875 26.50% 15.90%
75 years and over 884 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07849. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,069 66.50% 3.10%
Black or African American 445 87.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 605 59.20% 7.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 100.00% 0.00%
Other 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 315 81.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 463 61.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,775 67.20% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07849 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 07849 is 4,904, with median earnings of $67,741.00.

Women in 07849 are earning approximately 71.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,904 $67,741.00
Male 2,611 $76,225.00
Female 2,293 $54,151.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07849 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 689 $101,164.00
Business and Financial 290 $91,364.00
Computer and Mathematical 273 $91,050.00
Architecture and Engineering 121 $99,176.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $93,250.00
Community and Social Service 65 $62,679.00
Legal 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 305 $56,992.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 146 $95,893.00
Healthcare Practitioners 344 $93,828.00
Healthcare Support 110 $42,794.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $0.00
Law Enforcement 92 $79,792.00
Food Preparation and Serving 261 $15,156.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $53,684.00
Personal Care and Service 202 $7,115.00
Sales 523 $54,429.00
Office and Administrative Support 495 $43,767.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 288 $61,176.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 153 $93,574.00
Production 185 $62,163.00
Transportation and Material Moving 71 $73,487.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07849 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 07849.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 398 $101,429.00 291 $100,469.00
Business and Financial 178 $101,667.00 112 $86,950.00
Computer and Mathematical 194 $103,293.00 79 $57,240.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $97,813.00 56 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $0.00 37 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $47,000.00 49 $0.00
Legal 21 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 104 $69,342.00 201 $55,430.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $62,250.00 68 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $48,594.00 271 $95,469.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00 93 $38,523.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 80 $78,542.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 67 $0.00 194 $16,076.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $53,684.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 186 $6,923.00
Sales 307 $65,815.00 216 $54,022.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $68,807.00 372 $40,921.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 288 $61,176.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 153 $93,574.00 0 $0.00
Production 147 $61,875.00 38 $62,841.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $73,947.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,422 households in 07849, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,527 families living in the 07849 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 07849:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,120 161 246 895
Average Household Size 3.06 2.45 3.07 1.42
Total Families 2,120 161 246 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.45 3.07 0

Poverty

Of the 2,527 families living in 07849, 2.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07849:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,802 housing units in 07849.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,422 90.01%
Vacant 380 9.99%

10.10% of the total 3,802 housing units in 07849 are rental units. This is approximately 384 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,007 are occupied by the owner - or 79.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07849 is $1,505.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07849 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    31
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    27
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    163
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    188
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07849 is $365,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07849 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    55
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    90
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    46
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    158
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    734
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,190
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    651
  • $1,000,000 or more
    83

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07849. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07849 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    371
  • 1940 to 1949
    298
  • 1950 to 1959
    851
  • 1960 to 1969
    737
  • 1970 to 1979
    148
  • 1980 to 1989
    339
  • 1990 to 1999
    325
  • 2000 to 2009
    639
  • 2010 to 2013
    94
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 07849 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    330
  • 1 vehicle available
    645
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,445
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,002

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07849 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07849 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07849.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    230
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    104
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    381
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    395
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    303
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    247
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    925
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    156
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    350
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    697
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    582
  • 90 or more minutes
    114

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 07849 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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