Budd Lake
Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey

Budd Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Morris County, New Jersey, with 9,784 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Olive, 0.6 miles SW.
- 9,784residents (2020 Census)
- 928 ftelevation · 283 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.1 km²
- 1,797 / sq mipopulation density
- 07828ZIP code
About Budd Lake
Budd Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Mount Olive Township, in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 9,784, its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 816 (+9.1%) from the 8,968 enumerated at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 868 (+10.7%) from the 8,100 counted in the 2000 census. Budd Lake was named for John Budd. Prior to that, it was called Hattacawanna Lake.
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Living in Budd Lake
- Median household income
- $114,154
- Median home value
- $456,100
- Median rent
- $1,402/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Budd Lake had 9,784 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,784 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,797 per sq mi (694 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Budd Lake at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,784 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.44 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8735° N, 74.7368° W |
| ZIP code | 07828 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3408620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Budd Lake
- Mount Olive0.6 mi SW
- Flanders2.5 mi SE
- Netcong2.6 mi NE
- Stanhope3.3 mi NE
- Port Morris3.6 mi NE
- Ledgewood3.7 mi E
- Byram Center4.3 mi N
- Succasunna4.4 mi E
- Roxbury4.6 mi E
- Landing4.6 mi NE
- Hackettstown4.8 mi W
- Allamuchy5.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Budd Lake
What county is Budd Lake in?
Budd Lake is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Budd Lake, NJ?
9,784 people lived in Budd Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Budd Lake, NJ?
The ZIP code of Budd Lake is 07828.
What is the elevation of Budd Lake?
928 feet (283 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Budd Lake?
Mount Olive (0.6 mi), Flanders (2.5 mi), Netcong (2.6 mi), Stanhope (3.3 mi), Port Morris (3.6 mi).
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