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Newton, NJ
Town in Sussex County, New Jersey.
Population
8,369
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,491
ZIP codes
0
Newton and its ZIP codes
Newton at a glance
- Newton is 96% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,221 a year, 26% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $302,700 (33% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,442 a month.
Local data for Newton, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,221
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$302,700
Median rent
$1,442/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.5%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,707), Irish Americans (1,650), German Americans (1,337).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Newton.
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
How people get to work
Newton, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newton, 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° / 17°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Newton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndoverBorough | 4.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Ross CornerCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake MohawkCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5 |
| BranchvilleBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Crandon LakesCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.6 |
| OgdensburgBorough | 8.3 mi | 2.2 |
| HopatcongBorough | 8.3 mi | 10.9 |
| Byram CenterCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.9 |
| JohnsonburgCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| AllamuchyCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.6 |
| FranklinBorough | 9.2 mi | 4.4 |
| MarksboroCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Lake HopatcongCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 7.4 |
| StanhopeBorough | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Port MorrisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| NetcongBorough | 11 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newton, NJ in?
- Newton is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Newton, NJ?
- About 8,369 people live in Newton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newton?
- Nearby places include Andover (4.7 mi), Ross Corner (5.2 mi), Lake Mohawk (5.2 mi), Branchville (6.4 mi), Crandon Lakes (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023