Hopatcong borough, NJ

ZIP 07821 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Hopatcong borough, NJ (07821)

Median Income

$145,100

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+582

Wealth inflow

Population

9,036

Unemployment

4.7%

1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 582 for ZIP 07821 (Hopatcong borough, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.7%+26% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.8%-22% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

1.1%-91% vs US avg

185

Establishments

1,600

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction8.7%
Manufacturing10.3%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Retail trade6.3%
Transportation, utilities3.6%
Information2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.8%
Professional, scientific, management19.7%
Education, health care, social26.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.0%
Other services2.9%
Public administration6.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 07821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.2%, median income rose 8.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.6%.

Median Income

$145,100

+93% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate