What city is ZIP code 07849?

ZIP code 07849 is in Lake Hopatcong, NJ (Morris County).

What county is ZIP code 07849 in?

ZIP code 07849 is mostly in Morris County, New Jersey.

How many people live in ZIP code 07849?

About 8,380 people live in the 07849 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 07849

Lake Hopatcong, NJ, Morris County

Population

8,380

Land area

6.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,252

City

Lake Hopatcong

ZIP 07849 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 07849 at a glance

The median household income is $117,298, 13% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $438,600 (3% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,734 a month.

Local data for ZIP 07849

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 07849, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$117,298

Poverty rate

3.0%

Median home value

$438,600

Prices +9.2% in a year

Median rent

$1,734/mo

Homeownership

91.2%

Bachelor's or higher

48.0%

Median age

44.7

Average commute

32.3 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

231

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,996

$102M annual payroll

PPP loans

$20.9M

289 loans

Campaign donations

$44.1K

18% D, 18% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 07849, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 07849, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.2%

U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts

Diabetes

8.8%

U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts

Smoking

10.3%

U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 07849?: ZIP code 07849 is in Lake Hopatcong, NJ (Morris County).
What county is ZIP code 07849 in?: ZIP code 07849 is mostly in Morris County, New Jersey.
How many people live in ZIP code 07849?: About 8,380 people live in the 07849 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.