07848 ZIP Code — Lafayette, NJ

Sussex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07848 is located in Lafayette, New Jersey, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 22.92 square miles and serves a population of 4,425 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 862.

About ZIP code 07848

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $406,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($107,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 07848 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,425

population

22.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07848 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lafayette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07822 Augusta (2.6 mi) 07416 Franklin (4.5 mi) 07439 Ogdensburg (4.7 mi) 07890 Branchville (4.8 mi) 07871 Sparta (5 mi) 07419 Hamburg (6.5 mi) 07860 Newton (7.1 mi) 07826 Branchville (7.3 mi) 07460 Stockholm (9.5 mi) 07438 Oak Ridge (9.6 mi) 07849 Lake Hopatcong (10.4 mi) 07821 Andover (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,425
Population density	193 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	22.92 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	41.1054
Longitude	-74.6794
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	862

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.9%	21.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	30.2%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	35.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	21.9%	13.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,425

Population

193

People per sq mi

53.6

Median age

$107,500

Median household income

$50,648

Per capita income

$406,000

Median home value

$1,407

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,433

Housing units

37.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

115

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

180

25–34

201

229

35–44

256

299

45–54

333

146

55–59

162

243

60–64

271

370

65–74

412

150

75–84

166

85+

104

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	695	15.7%
18 and over	3,730	84.3%
65 and over	1,295	29.3%
Median age	53.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Two or more races 5.3%

Asian 2.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,961	84.6%
Hispanic or Latino	259	5.5%
Two or more races	248	5.3%
Asian	115	2.5%
Black or African American	51	1.1%
Other race	50	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.9%	21.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	30.2%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	35.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	21.9%	13.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 23.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	23.7%
Median income	$107,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 41.5%

$500k–$1M 24.3%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$406,000
Median rent / month	$1,407
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	25.9%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	23.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Fuel oil	46.6%
Wood	2.6%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	954	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	69	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	188	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	339	21.9%
Households with children under 18	418	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	588	37.9%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	22.2%
Married	59.6%	48.3%
Separated	1.1%	1.9%
Widowed	2.7%	9.3%
Divorced	12.0%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 25.8%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	37.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.1%
Kindergarten	64	11.4%
Elementary school	275	49.1%
High school	111	19.8%
College / grad school	98	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Professional & management 14.1%

Construction 10.5%

Retail trade 8.3%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Information 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Public administration 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.8%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	16.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 15.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	226	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,207	95.1%
Spanish	66	1.6%
Other Indo-European	15	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	51	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,033	91.1%
Born in same state	3,973	89.8%
Born in different state	2,910	65.8%
Foreign born	60	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	392	8.9%
Not a US citizen	323	82.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	850	19.2%
French	457	10.3%
English	163	3.7%
Arab	113	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	83	1.9%
Irish	42	0.9%
Norwegian	16	0.4%
Dutch	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07848

What city is ZIP code 07848 in?

ZIP code 07848 is primarily assigned to Lafayette, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07848 in?

ZIP code 07848 falls within Sussex County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 07848 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 07848 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 07848 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 07848 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 07848 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 07848 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07848?

The median home value in ZIP code 07848 is $406,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 07848 in?

ZIP code 07848 observes the EST timezone.