07851 ZIP Code — Layton, NJ

Sussex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07851 is located in Layton, New Jersey, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 11.44 square miles and serves a population of 363 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973.

About ZIP code 07851

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $316,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,556. 49% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 07851 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

363

population

11.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07851 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07851

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07851. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Layton	Acceptable
Layton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07826 Branchville (4.4 mi) 07890 Branchville (6.1 mi) 07881 Wallpack Center (6.4 mi) 18371 Tamiment (6.6 mi) 18371 Tamiment (6.6 mi) 07827 Montague (7.3 mi) 18328 Dingmans Ferry (8.2 mi) 18328 Dingmans Ferry (8.2 mi) 07822 Augusta (8.7 mi) 18337 Milford (9.6 mi) 18324 Bushkill (9.7 mi) 18324 Bushkill (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	363
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	11.44 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	41.2031
Longitude	-74.8415
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.5%	21.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	56.5%	30.2%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	35.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	13.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

363

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$100,556

Median household income

$45,464

Per capita income

$316,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

159

Housing units

56.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	81	22.3%
18 and over	282	77.7%
65 and over	101	27.8%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.4%

Two or more races 13.7%

Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

Group	Count	%
White	306	73.4%
Two or more races	57	13.7%
Hispanic or Latino	54	12.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.5%	21.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	56.5%	30.2%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	35.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	13.1%	14.8%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	30.0%
$150k–$200k	19.4%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$100,556

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 41.0%

$300k–$500k 52.1%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$316,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	94.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	28.6%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.3%
3 bedrooms	71.4%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	80.6%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	42	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	11	6.9%
Households with children under 18	43	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	44.4%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	0.0%
Married	58.6%	86.1%
Separated	3.9%	3.0%
Widowed	7.2%	10.9%
Divorced	11.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 8.5%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 50.4%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	56.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	75	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 25.3%

Finance & real estate 20.7%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Public administration 9.2%

Professional & management 8.6%

Retail trade 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	35.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	2.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	35.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	17.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.0%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	357	98.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	363	100.0%
Born in same state	363	100.0%
Born in different state	314	86.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	64	17.6%
Italian	48	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	5.2%
Dutch	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07851

What city is ZIP code 07851 in?

ZIP code 07851 is primarily assigned to Layton, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07851 in?

ZIP code 07851 falls within Sussex County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 07851 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 07851 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 07851 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 07851 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 07851?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 07851 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 07851 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 07851 in?

ZIP code 07851 observes the EST timezone.