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

Lake Hopatcong is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Morris County, New Jersey, with 10,232 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 988 ft (301 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hopatcong, 2.8 miles W.
- 10,232residents (2020 Census)
- 988 ftelevation · 301 m
- 7.4 sq miland area · 19.1 km²
- 1,385 / sq mipopulation density
- 07849ZIP code
About Lake Hopatcong
Lake Hopatcong is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Township, in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It includes communities on the northeast side of Lake Hopatcong, the largest freshwater body in the state. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 10,232.
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Living in Lake Hopatcong
- Median household income
- $117,625
- Median home value
- $424,200
- Median rent
- $1,686/mo
- Median age
- 46
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Lake Hopatcong had 10,232 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,232 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,385 per sq mi (535 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Hopatcong at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 10,232 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.39 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Water area | 2.00 sq mi (5.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9596° N, 74.6095° W |
| ZIP code | 07849 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3437710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Hopatcong
- Hopatcong2.8 mi W
- Mount Arlington3.1 mi SW
- Lower Berkshire Valley3.3 mi S
- Mount Hope4.1 mi SE
- Landing4.4 mi SW
- Wharton4.7 mi SE
- Jefferson4.8 mi NE
- Lake Mohawk5.2 mi NW
- Port Morris5.4 mi SW
- Roxbury5.4 mi SW
- Kenvil5.4 mi S
- Byram5.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hopatcong
What county is Lake Hopatcong in?
Lake Hopatcong is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Lake Hopatcong, NJ?
10,232 people lived in Lake Hopatcong at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Hopatcong, NJ?
The ZIP code of Lake Hopatcong is 07849.
What is the elevation of Lake Hopatcong?
988 feet (301 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Hopatcong?
Hopatcong (2.8 mi), Mount Arlington (3.1 mi), Lower Berkshire Valley (3.3 mi), Mount Hope (4.1 mi), Landing (4.4 mi).
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