07857 ZIP Code — Netcong, NJ
Morris County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07857 is located in Netcong, New Jersey, within Morris County. It covers approximately 1.04 square miles and serves a population of 3,564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/862.
About ZIP code 07857
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $332,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $84,375.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,564
population
1.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07857 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07857
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Netcong | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07850 Landing (1.9 mi)
07852 Ledgewood (2.1 mi)
07874 Stanhope (2.5 mi)
07836 Flanders (3.1 mi)
07828 Budd Lake (3.3 mi)
07856 Mount Arlington (3.4 mi)
07843 Hopatcong (3.6 mi)
07876 Succasunna (3.6 mi)
07847 Kenvil (4 mi)
07803 Mine Hill (5.2 mi)
07821 Andover (5.4 mi)
07806 Picatinny Arsenal (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,564 |
| Population density | 3,427 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8964 |
| Longitude | -74.6981 |
| 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 | 35.0% | 19.3% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.4% | 23.7% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 32.6% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 24.4% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
3,564
Population
3,427
People per sq mi
43.1
Median age
$84,375
Median household income
$54,162
Per capita income
$332,600
Median home value
$1,383
Median monthly rent
51.6%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
1,102
Housing units
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
108
Under 5
117
62
5–9
68
56
10–14
61
48
15–19
52
115
20–24
125
283
25–34
307
216
35–44
234
176
45–54
192
163
55–59
177
240
60–64
260
143
65–74
156
82
75–84
89
16
85+
18
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 558 | 15.7% |
| 18 and over | 3,006 | 84.3% |
| 65 and over | 504 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.7%
Black or African American
7.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
3%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,868 | 76.7% |
| Black or African American | 286 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 173 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 112 | 3% |
| Asian | 91 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.0% | 19.3% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.4% | 23.7% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 32.6% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 24.4% | 14.8% |
$10k–$15k
10.3%
$15k–$25k
2.5%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
17.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 10.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 17.8% |
| Median income | $84,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$150k–$200k
0.6%
$200k–$300k
26.8%
$300k–$500k
66.9%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $332,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,383 |
| Owner occupied | 51.6% |
| Renter occupied | 48.4% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 63.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 29.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 29.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 9.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.1% |
| Electricity | 10.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 38.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 612 | 32.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 169 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 441 | 23.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 672 | 35.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 408 | 21.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 383 | 20.2% |
| Average household size | 1.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.3% | 34.0% |
| Married | 46.3% | 37.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
31.9%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 77 | 12.4% |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 9.2% |
| Elementary school | 181 | 29.1% |
| High school | 124 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 182 | 29.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.1%
Finance & real estate
14.8%
Retail trade
13.7%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Professional & management
7.8%
Construction
4.8%
Public administration
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Information
2.9%
Other services
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.6% |
| Service | 27.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 7.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.7% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 19.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
3.8%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 87 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.5% |
| 65 and over | 27.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.5% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,339 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 194 | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 141 | 4.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,938 | 82.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,868 | 80.5% |
| Born in different state | 2,324 | 65.2% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 626 | 17.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 212 | 33.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 590 | 16.6% |
| French | 215 | 6% |
| Arab | 96 | 2.7% |
| English | 61 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 51 | 1.4% |
| German | 15 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 53.1% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07857
What city is ZIP code 07857 in?
ZIP code 07857 is primarily assigned to Netcong, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07857 in?
ZIP code 07857 falls within Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07857?
The median home value in ZIP code 07857 is $332,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 07857?
ZIP code 07857 has an estimated population of 3,564 residents, with a density of 3,414 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07857?
The median household income in ZIP code 07857 is $84,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07857 in?
ZIP code 07857 observes the EST timezone.