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Ledgewood, NJ
Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07836, 07852.
Population
5,377
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
971
ZIP codes
2
Ledgewood and its ZIP codes
Ledgewood at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $135,912 a year, 31% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,900 and median rent is $2,186 a month.
Local data for Ledgewood, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ledgewood, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$135,912
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$460,900
Median rent
$2,186/mo
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
60.5%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,055), German Americans (887), Irish Americans (745).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Ledgewood.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$104,045
301,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $7,234 per person
PPP loans
$18.7M
181 loans, 2,007 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ledgewood, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ledgewood, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,195
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ledgewood, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.2%
U.S. 33.3% -11.1 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Ledgewood
2 in or overlapping Ledgewood. Population shown
Cities near Ledgewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SuccasunnaCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| NetcongBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Port MorrisCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| LandingCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.1 |
| KenvilCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| StanhopeBorough | 3 mi | 1.8 |
| FlandersCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Mount ArlingtonBorough | 3.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Budd LakeCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Lower Berkshire ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| Byram CenterCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.9 |
| WhartonBorough | 5 mi | 2.1 |
| HopatcongBorough | 5.6 mi | 10.9 |
| DoverTown | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| ChesterBorough | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Victory GardensBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ledgewood, NJ in?
- Ledgewood is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Ledgewood, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ledgewood include 07836, 07852.
- What is the population of Ledgewood, NJ?
- About 5,377 people live in Ledgewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ledgewood?
- Nearby places include Succasunna (1.6 mi), Netcong (2.3 mi), Port Morris (2.3 mi), Landing (2.5 mi), Kenvil (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023