07852 ZIP Code — Ledgewood, NJ

Morris County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07852 is located in Ledgewood, New Jersey, within Morris County. It covers approximately 3.61 square miles and serves a population of 4,095 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/862.

About ZIP code 07852

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $426,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($92,115) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 31% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 07852 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,095

population

3.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ledgewood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07850 Landing (1.7 mi) 07876 Succasunna (1.8 mi) 07847 Kenvil (2.1 mi) 07857 Netcong (2.1 mi) 07856 Mount Arlington (2.7 mi) 07836 Flanders (2.9 mi) 07803 Mine Hill (3.2 mi) 07843 Hopatcong (4.1 mi) 07806 Picatinny Arsenal (4.3 mi) 07874 Stanhope (4.4 mi) 07828 Budd Lake (4.9 mi) 07869 Randolph (5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,095
Population density	1,134 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	3.61 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.8820
Longitude	-74.6623
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973/862

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.2%	19.3%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	23.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	32.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	16.3%	24.4%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,095

Population

1,134

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$92,115

Median household income

$52,207

Per capita income

$426,600

Median home value

$1,547

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

19.4%

Unemployment

1,359

Housing units

59.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

116

10–14

125

212

15–19

290

163

20–24

222

100

25–34

136

166

35–44

227

391

45–54

535

163

55–59

222

111

60–64

152

111

65–74

152

75–84

85+

107

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	731	17.9%
18 and over	3,364	82.1%
65 and over	587	14.3%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.7%

Black or African American 8.2%

Two or more races 7.9%

Asian 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,088	71.7%
Black or African American	355	8.2%
Two or more races	341	7.9%
Asian	248	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	209	4.9%
Other race	63	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.2%	19.3%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	23.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	32.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	16.3%	24.4%	14.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 20.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	20.4%
Median income	$92,115

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 43.6%

$500k–$1M 34.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$426,600
Median rent / month	$1,547
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	51.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	34.3%
1990–1999	31.5%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	31.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.7%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	13.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	731	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	54	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	305	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	488	30.9%
Households with children under 18	545	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	470	29.8%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	38.8%
Married	50.6%	42.3%
Separated	0.6%	2.9%
Widowed	6.7%	7.4%
Divorced	6.6%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 12.7%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 44.5%

Graduate / professional 15.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	59.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	0.6%
Kindergarten	31	2.5%
Elementary school	364	29.4%
High school	389	31.4%
College / grad school	448	36.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Retail trade 12.4%

Professional & management 10.6%

Finance & real estate 10.2%

Information 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Construction 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 5.2%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.8%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	1.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.4%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	0.3%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 21.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.2%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	19.2%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.1%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	14.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	8.1%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	6.8%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	75.8%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.8%
Public insurance	23.2%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,095	100.0%
Spanish	206	5.0%
Other Indo-European	92	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	81	2.0%
Other languages	33	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,570	87.2%
Born in same state	3,517	85.9%
Born in different state	2,709	66.2%
Foreign born	53	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	525	12.8%
Not a US citizen	268	51.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	708	17.3%
Italian	414	10.1%
French	332	8.1%
Polish	52	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	37	0.9%
Irish	24	0.6%
English	16	0.4%
Norwegian	15	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07852

What city is ZIP code 07852 in?

ZIP code 07852 is primarily assigned to Ledgewood, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07852 in?

ZIP code 07852 falls within Morris County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 07852?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 07852 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 07852 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07852?

The median home value in ZIP code 07852 is $426,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 07852?

ZIP code 07852 has an estimated population of 4,095 residents, with a density of 1,133 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 07852 in?

ZIP code 07852 observes the EST timezone.