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Netcong, NJ
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07857.
Population
3,659
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,398
ZIP codes
1
Netcong and its ZIP codes
Netcong at a glance
- Netcong is about 3.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,958, 19% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,100 (24% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,432 a month.
Local data for Netcong, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Netcong, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,958
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$346,100
Median rent
$1,432/mo
Homeownership
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
37.3%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (744), Italian Americans (727), German Americans (674).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Netcong.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 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
$7.6M
79 loans, 937 jobs reported
How people get to work
Netcong, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home17.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Netcong, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Netcong, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.2%
U.S. 33.3% -7.1 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Netcong
1 in or overlapping Netcong. Population shown
Cities near Netcong
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port MorrisCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| StanhopeBorough | 0.8 mi | 1.8 |
| LandingCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| LedgewoodCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Byram CenterCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Budd LakeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Mount ArlingtonBorough | 3.4 mi | 2.1 |
| SuccasunnaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.9 |
| FlandersCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 7.4 |
| KenvilCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| HopatcongBorough | 4.3 mi | 10.9 |
| Lower Berkshire ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| AllamuchyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.6 |
| WhartonBorough | 6.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Lake HopatcongCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.4 |
| AndoverBorough | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Netcong, NJ in?
- Netcong is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Netcong, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Netcong include 07857.
- What is the population of Netcong, NJ?
- About 3,659 people live in Netcong, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Netcong?
- Nearby places include Port Morris (0.8 mi), Stanhope (0.8 mi), Landing (2.3 mi), Ledgewood (2.3 mi), Byram Center (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023