Layton
Census-designated place in Sussex County, New Jersey

Layton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sussex County, New Jersey, with 692 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 554 ft (169 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sandyston, 0.6 miles SE.
- 692residents (2020 Census)
- 554 ftelevation · 169 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 99 / sq mipopulation density
- 07851ZIP code
About Layton
Layton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Sandyston Township in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07851. As of the 2020 census, Layton had a population of 692.
Layton is located 574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
The Dingman's Ferry Bridge, crosses the Delaware River at Layton, connecting County Route 560 in New Jersey to PA 739 in Pennsylvania.
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Living in Layton
- Median household income
- $130,313
- Median home value
- $376,300
- Median age
- 35
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Layton had 692 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 692 |
|---|---|
| Density | 99 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Layton at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 692 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.98 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2185° N, 74.8235° W |
| ZIP code | 07851 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3439600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Layton
- Sandyston0.6 mi SE
- Birchwood Lakes, PA5.1 mi NW
- Delaware, PA5.6 mi W
- Frankford5.8 mi SE
- Branchville6.3 mi SE
- Montague6.5 mi NE
- Crandon Lakes6.7 mi S
- Milford, PA7.4 mi N
- Pocono Ranch Lands, PA7.4 mi SW
- Walpack7.5 mi SW
- Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA8.1 mi NW
- Ross Corner8.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Layton
What county is Layton in?
Layton is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Layton, NJ?
692 people lived in Layton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Layton, NJ?
The ZIP code of Layton is 07851.
What is the elevation of Layton?
554 feet (169 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Layton?
Sandyston (0.6 mi), Birchwood Lakes (5.1 mi), Delaware (5.6 mi), Frankford (5.8 mi), Branchville (6.3 mi).
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