Byram

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey

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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.

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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Median household income
$138,854
Median home value
$389,900
Median rent
$1,561/mo
Median age
40
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Byram, NJ population

Byram had 8,028 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,028
Density373 per sq mi (144 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Byram at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountySussex County
TypeTownship
Population8,028 (2020)
Land area21.53 sq mi (55.8 km²)
Water area1.19 sq mi (3.07 km²)
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Coordinates40.9598° N, 74.7131° W
ZIP codes07874, 07821, 07843
Official websitebyramtwp.org
Census code (GEOID)3403709160

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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