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Andover, NJ
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey.
Population
728
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
540
ZIP codes
0
Andover and its ZIP codes
Andover at a glance
- Andover is 57% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,750, 10% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $400,000 (12% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,597 a month.
Local data for Andover, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Andover, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,750
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$400,000
Median rent
$1,597/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
42.9%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
40.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (91), Irish Americans (86), Italian Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Andover.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,544
38,705 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,661
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $6,949 per person
How people get to work
Andover, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.6%
Average one-way commute: 40.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Andover, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,194
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
171
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Andover, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.1%
U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Andover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Byram CenterCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake MohawkCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5 |
| NewtonTown | 4.7 mi | 3.4 |
| HopatcongBorough | 4.7 mi | 10.9 |
| AllamuchyCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.6 |
| StanhopeBorough | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Port MorrisCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| NetcongBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake HopatcongCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 7.4 |
| LandingCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.1 |
| JohnsonburgCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount ArlingtonBorough | 7.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Panther ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3 |
| Budd LakeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 5.4 |
| MarksboroCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Lower Berkshire ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Andover, NJ in?
- Andover is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Andover, NJ?
- About 728 people live in Andover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Andover?
- Nearby places include Byram Center (4 mi), Lake Mohawk (4.3 mi), Newton (4.7 mi), Hopatcong (4.7 mi), Allamuchy (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023