Lake Mohawk
Census-designated place in Sussex County, New Jersey

Lake Mohawk is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sussex County, New Jersey, with 9,759 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sparta, 2.6 miles NE.
- 9,759residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.0 km²
- 1,944 / sq mipopulation density
- 07871ZIP code
About Lake Mohawk
Lake Mohawk is an unincorporated residential development and census-designated place (CDP) split between Byram Township and Sparta Township, in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Lake Mohawk had a population of 9,759.
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Living in Lake Mohawk
- Median household income
- $149,135
- Median home value
- $441,700
- Median rent
- $1,989/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Lake Mohawk had 9,759 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,759 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,944 per sq mi (751 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Mohawk at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,759 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.02 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0236° N, 74.6613° W |
| ZIP code | 07871 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3438040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Mohawk
- Sparta2.6 mi NE
- Hopatcong5.0 mi S
- Andover5.0 mi SW
- Ogdensburg5.1 mi NE
- Newton5.2 mi W
- Byram5.2 mi SW
- Lake Hopatcong5.2 mi SE
- Jefferson6.5 mi E
- Lafayette6.8 mi N
- Byram Center6.9 mi S
- Franklin7.0 mi NE
- Mount Arlington7.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Mohawk
What county is Lake Mohawk in?
Lake Mohawk is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Lake Mohawk, NJ?
9,759 people lived in Lake Mohawk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Mohawk, NJ?
The ZIP code of Lake Mohawk is 07871.
What is the elevation of Lake Mohawk?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Mohawk?
Sparta (2.6 mi), Hopatcong (5.0 mi), Andover (5.0 mi), Ogdensburg (5.1 mi), Newton (5.2 mi).
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