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Stanhope, NJ
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07874.
Population
3,552
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,932
ZIP codes
1
Stanhope and its ZIP codes
Stanhope at a glance
- Stanhope is 52% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $139,205 a year, 34% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $376,700 (17% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,964 a month.
Local data for Stanhope, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanhope, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,205
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$376,700
Median rent
$1,964/mo
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
44.7%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
37.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,134), Irish Americans (857), German Americans (614).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Stanhope.
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
$13.9M
180 loans, 1,819 jobs reported
How people get to work
Stanhope, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 37.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanhope, 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° / 19°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanhope, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Stanhope
1 in or overlapping Stanhope. Population shown
Cities near Stanhope
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NetcongBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Port MorrisCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Byram CenterCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.9 |
| LandingCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| LedgewoodCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5.5 |
| Budd LakeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Mount ArlingtonBorough | 3.3 mi | 2.1 |
| HopatcongBorough | 3.6 mi | 10.9 |
| KenvilCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.2 |
| SuccasunnaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Lower Berkshire ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| FlandersCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7.4 |
| AndoverBorough | 5.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake HopatcongCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 7.4 |
| AllamuchyCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.6 |
| WhartonBorough | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanhope, NJ in?
- Stanhope is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Stanhope, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stanhope include 07874.
- What is the population of Stanhope, NJ?
- About 3,552 people live in Stanhope, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanhope?
- Nearby places include Netcong (0.8 mi), Port Morris (0.9 mi), Byram Center (1.6 mi), Landing (2.3 mi), Ledgewood (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023