Lafayette
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey
Lafayette is a township in Sussex County, New Jersey, with 2,358 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 535 ft (163 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ross Corner, 2.4 miles W.
- 2,358residents (2020 Census)
- 535 ftelevation · 163 m
- 17.9 sq miland area · 46.3 km²
- 132 / sq mipopulation density
- 07848main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lafayette
Lafayette Township is a township located in the Skylands Region of Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 2,358, a decrease of 180 (−7.1%) from the 2010 census count of 2,538, which in turn reflected an increase of 238 (+10.3%) from the 2,300 counted in the 2000 census. The township is crossed by Route 15 and Route 94.
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Living in Lafayette
- Median household income
- $129,038
- Median home value
- $490,200
- Median rent
- $1,891/mo
- Median age
- 47.7
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Lafayette had 2,358 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,358 |
|---|---|
| Density | 132 per sq mi (51 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lafayette at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 2,358 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.88 sq mi (46.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1212° N, 74.6703° W |
| ZIP codes | 07848, 07822 |
| Official website | lafayettetwp.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403737440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lafayette
- Ross Corner2.4 mi W
- Franklin4.3 mi E
- Branchville4.5 mi NW
- Frankford4.6 mi NW
- Ogdensburg4.7 mi SE
- Sparta5.3 mi SE
- Hamburg5.5 mi E
- Hardyston5.8 mi E
- Newton6.5 mi SW
- Hampton6.5 mi W
- Lake Mohawk6.8 mi S
- Sussex6.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Lafayette, NJ?
2,358 people lived in Lafayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07848. Other ZIP codes: 07822.
What is the elevation of Lafayette?
535 feet (163 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lafayette?
Ross Corner (2.4 mi), Franklin (4.3 mi), Branchville (4.5 mi), Frankford (4.6 mi), Ogdensburg (4.7 mi).
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