Byram
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey

Byram is a township in Sussex County, New Jersey, with 8,028 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,053 ft (321 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Byram Center, 1.9 miles S.
- 8,028residents (2020 Census)
- 1,053 ftelevation · 321 m
- 21.5 sq miland area · 55.8 km²
- 373 / sq mipopulation density
- 07874main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Byram
Byram Township is a township in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 8,028, a decrease of 322 (−3.9%) from the 2010 census count of 8,350, which in turn reflected an increase of 96 (+1.2%) from the 8,254 counted in the 2000 census.
The municipality is known as the "Township of Lakes", as there are roughly two dozen lakes and ponds within its borders.
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Living in Byram
- Median household income
- $138,854
- Median home value
- $389,900
- Median rent
- $1,561/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Byram had 8,028 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,028 |
|---|---|
| Density | 373 per sq mi (144 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Byram at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 8,028 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.53 sq mi (55.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9598° N, 74.7131° W |
| ZIP codes | 07874, 07821, 07843 |
| Official website | byramtwp.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403709160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Byram
- Byram Center1.9 mi S
- Andover2.4 mi NW
- Hopatcong2.7 mi E
- Stanhope3.2 mi S
- Port Morris4.0 mi SE
- Landing4.2 mi SE
- Netcong4.2 mi S
- Mount Arlington4.6 mi SE
- Green4.8 mi W
- Lake Mohawk5.2 mi NE
- Lake Hopatcong5.4 mi E
- Ledgewood5.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Byram
What county is Byram in?
Byram is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Byram, NJ?
8,028 people lived in Byram at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Byram, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07874. Other ZIP codes: 07821, 07843.
What is the elevation of Byram?
1,053 feet (321 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Byram?
Byram Center (1.9 mi), Andover (2.4 mi), Hopatcong (2.7 mi), Stanhope (3.2 mi), Port Morris (4.0 mi).
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