Ledgewood

Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey

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Ledgewood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Morris County, New Jersey, with 4,903 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,053 ft (321 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roxbury, 1.0 miles NE.

About Ledgewood

Ledgewood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Roxbury Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It was historically known as Drakesville after Abraham Drake, originally from Piscataway, New Jersey, who operated a mill and tavern here in the mid-1700s. The community was located on the Morris Canal. The name changed to Ledgewood on January 1, 1892.

The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07852. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,903.

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Living in Ledgewood

Median household income
$135,912
Median home value
$460,900
Median rent
$2,186/mo
Median age
43
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Ledgewood, NJ population

Ledgewood had 4,903 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,903
Density886 per sq mi (342 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ledgewood at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyMorris County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population4,903 (2020)
Land area5.54 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Water area0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²)
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Coordinates40.8833° N, 74.6680° W
ZIP codes07852, 07850, 07857, 07876
Census code (GEOID)3439750

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Ledgewood

What county is Ledgewood in?

Ledgewood is in Morris County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Ledgewood, NJ?

4,903 people lived in Ledgewood at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ledgewood, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 07852. Other ZIP codes: 07850, 07857, 07876.

What is the elevation of Ledgewood?

1,053 feet (321 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ledgewood?

Roxbury (1.0 mi), Port Morris (1.8 mi), Landing (2.0 mi), Netcong (2.0 mi), Succasunna (2.1 mi).

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