Hampton
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey
Hampton is a township in Sussex County, New Jersey, with 4,893 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 594 ft (181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newton, 3.4 miles SE.
- 4,893residents (2020 Census)
- 594 ftelevation · 181 m
- 24.6 sq miland area · 63.6 km²
- 199 / sq mipopulation density
- 07860ZIP code
About Hampton
Hampton 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 4,893, a decrease of 303 (−5.8%) from the 2010 census count of 5,196, which in turn reflected an increase of 253 (+5.1%) from the 4,943 counted in the 2000 census.
Hampton Township was formed from portions of Sussex County by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 11, 1864. The township was named for Jonathan Hampton, who donated land in 1769 to the Episcopal Church of Newton. State legislator Robert Hamilton, an Episcopalian, appreciated Hampton's generosity, and gave the township its name. Portions of the township were taken on February 24, 1904, to form Fredon Township.
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Living in Hampton
- Median household income
- $109,676
- Median home value
- $336,700
- Median rent
- $1,680/mo
- Median age
- 50.5
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Hampton had 4,893 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,893 |
|---|---|
| Density | 199 per sq mi (77 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hampton at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 4,893 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.57 sq mi (63.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0917° N, 74.7896° W |
| ZIP code | 07860 |
| Official website | hamptontownshipnj.info |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403729490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hampton
- Newton3.4 mi SE
- Crandon Lakes3.4 mi NW
- Stillwater4.3 mi W
- Branchville4.4 mi NE
- Ross Corner4.7 mi NE
- Fredon4.9 mi S
- Walpack5.6 mi W
- Frankford5.7 mi NE
- Lafayette6.5 mi E
- Andover7.7 mi S
- Green8.2 mi S
- Lake Mohawk8.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hampton
What county is Hampton in?
Hampton is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Hampton, NJ?
4,893 people lived in Hampton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hampton, NJ?
The ZIP code of Hampton is 07860.
What is the elevation of Hampton?
594 feet (181 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hampton?
Newton (3.4 mi), Crandon Lakes (3.4 mi), Stillwater (4.3 mi), Branchville (4.4 mi), Ross Corner (4.7 mi).
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