Data Profile of ZIP Code 07461

About Sussex, NJ (ZIP Code 07461)

New Jersey

In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 07461

The 07461 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Sussex, NJ in Sussex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 18,094. The median household income is $89,366, while about 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 07461 is estimated to at 46.2 years, and about 23.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this New Jersey region, an estimated 28.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $37,806.

Population in 07461

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 07461 is 18,094.

Sussex, NJ

The 07461 ZIP Code is associated with Sussex, NJ in Sussex County.

Area Codes associated with 07461

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 07461 include 973.

Sunrise / Sunset in 07461

Sunrise: 5:36 am
Sunset: 8:13 pm
Sunrise in 07461 5:36 am
Sunrise in 07461 8:13 pm

Weather forecast for 07461

Overnight's forecast for 07461: Cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 07461

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 07461 Good

Internet in 07461

An estimated 93.8% of households in ZIP Code 07461 have a computer, while about 89.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 07461

Males comprise about 48.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 07461, while females account for approximately 51.7%.

Health Insurance in 07461

Approximately 8.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 07461 (Sussex, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 07461

The median household income in ZIP Code 07461 is $89,366, while the region's mean household income is $101,977. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,806. The per capita income in ZIP Code 07461 of $37,806 is approximately 11.55% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 3.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 65.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.2% of the population in 07461 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 1.1% of 07461 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 07461

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 23.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 15.1%
$200,000 or more per year 6.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 07461

In ZIP Code 07461, 94.2% of the population graduated high school, while 28.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.8% in this Sussex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 07461

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.8%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 20.2%
Graduate or professional degree 8.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 07461

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 07461, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 5.8% of 07461 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 07461 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.9%), followed by Black or African American (2.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 07461

Industry Percent
White 96.9%
Black or African American 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 07461

In ZIP Code 07461, 92.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sussex County region.

Language Spoken in 07461

Language Spoken Percent
English only 92.9%
Spanish 3.0%
Other Indo-European languages 2.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 07461

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 07461, an estimated 23.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Sussex County region.

Age of Housing in 07461

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 16.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 23.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 13.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 07461

Residents of ZIP Code 07461 are older than average. The median age of 46.2 years in ZIP Code 07461 is approximately 21.26% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 07461 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 07461 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 07461

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.2%
5 to 9 years 5.3%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 7.2%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 9.6%
35 to 44 years 9.3%
45 to 54 years 15.6%
55 to 59 years 8.6%
60 to 64 years 9.2%
65 to 74 years 11.3%
75 to 84 years 4.7%
85 years and over 2.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 07461

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 07461 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 07461 is high blood pressure, as approximately 28.9% of adults 18 and older in this Sussex County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 07461

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Arthritis 25.4%
High blood pressure 28.9%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 6.6%
Current asthma 9.5%
Coronary heart disease 5.0%
Diagnosed diabetes 8.2%
High cholesterol 34.5%
Chronic kidney disease 2.5%
Stroke 2.5%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 07461

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 07461 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.4% of those 18 and above in 07461 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 07461 include obesity (33.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.5% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 07461

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.4%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 74.1%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 74.7%
Cholesterol screening 88.4%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 67.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 07461

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 19.7%
Current smoking 14.6%
No leisure-time physical activity 22.2%
Obesity 33.5%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 33.5%
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 07461

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 07461 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes electricity rates in 07461 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 07461

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 07461 13.06¢/kWh 12.23¢/kWh 10.21¢/kWh
New Jersey 17.69¢/kWh 13.75¢/kWh 12.04¢/kWh
United States 16.1¢/kWh 12.81¢/kWh 7.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 07461

Month ZIP Code 07461 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.57 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.49 3 6.31
Mar 4.92 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.48 5.13 7.3
May 5.46 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.32 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.89 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.47 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.41 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.52 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.64 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.92 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes solar power levels in 07461 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 07461

In 07461, 66.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 38.8 minutes. Approximately 22.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 07461 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 07461 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 07461

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.7%
Construction 12.4%
Manufacturing 5.9%
Wholesale trade 3.7%
Retail trade 13.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.5%
Information 2.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.2%
Other services, except public administration 7.0%
Public administration 3.9%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 07461

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 07461, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 07461 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Sussex County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 07461

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 16
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 10
Credit card or prepaid card 3
Mortgage 3
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 2
Other 3
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 07461

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 19
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 7
Other transaction problem 2
Problem when making payments 2
Struggling to pay mortgage 2
Other 5
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 07461. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [5] All electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.
  • [6] All consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.