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Layton, NJ
Census-designated place in Sussex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07851.
Population
967
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
139
ZIP codes
1
Layton and its ZIP codes
Layton at a glance
- Layton is 89% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $130,313 a year, 26% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $376,300 (17% below New Jersey).
Local data for Layton, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Layton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,313
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$376,300
Homeownership
99.1%
Bachelor's or higher
35.0%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (159), Irish Americans (149), German Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Layton.
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
$1.1M
12 loans, 107 jobs reported
How people get to work
Layton, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Layton, 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
83° / 17°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Layton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Layton
1 in or overlapping Layton. Population shown
Cities near Layton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Lakes, PACensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| BranchvilleBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Crandon LakesCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Pocono Ranch Lands, PACensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Milford, PABorough | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Pocono Woodland Lakes, PACensus-designated place | 8 mi | 6.2 |
| Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, PACensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Ross CornerCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Gold Key Lake, PACensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Sunrise Lake, PACensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Pine Ridge, PACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Conashaugh Lakes, PACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| SussexBorough | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| NewtonTown | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| Matamoras, PABorough | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Port Jervis, NYCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Layton, NJ in?
- Layton is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Layton, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Layton include 07851.
- What is the population of Layton, NJ?
- About 967 people live in Layton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Layton?
- Nearby places include Birchwood Lakes, PA (4.8 mi), Branchville (6.4 mi), Crandon Lakes (6.6 mi), Pocono Ranch Lands, PA (7.2 mi), Milford, PA (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023