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Hamburg, NJ
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07419.
Population
3,308
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,890
ZIP codes
1
Hamburg and its ZIP codes
Hamburg at a glance
- Hamburg is about 2.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,975, 16% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,900 (38% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,685 a month.
Local data for Hamburg, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamburg, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,975
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$280,900
Median rent
$1,685/mo
Homeownership
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (598), Irish Americans (537), German Americans (336).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Hamburg.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.5 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
PPP loans
$15.8M
192 loans, 1,908 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hamburg, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.8%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamburg, 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° / 18°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamburg, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Hamburg
1 in or overlapping Hamburg. Population shown
Cities near Hamburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FranklinBorough | 2.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Vernon CenterCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.9 |
| SussexBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| OgdensburgBorough | 5.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Highland LakesCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Ross CornerCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Vernon ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Oak RidgeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 13.3 |
| BranchvilleBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| NewfoundlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.5 |
| Upper Greenwood LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Lake MohawkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5 |
| Unionville, NYVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| NewtonTown | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| HewittCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| MacopinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamburg, NJ in?
- Hamburg is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Hamburg, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hamburg include 07419.
- What is the population of Hamburg, NJ?
- About 3,308 people live in Hamburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamburg?
- Nearby places include Franklin (2.8 mi), Vernon Center (4.4 mi), Sussex (4.5 mi), Ogdensburg (5.2 mi), Highland Lakes (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023