Netcong
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Netcong is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, with 3,375 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 906 ft (276 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stanhope, 1.0 miles N.
- 3,375residents (2020 Census)
- 906 ftelevation · 276 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 4,056 / sq mipopulation density
- 07857ZIP code
About Netcong
Netcong is a borough in southwestern Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,375, an increase of 143 (+4.4%) from the 2010 census count of 3,232, which in turn reflected an increase of 652 (+25.3%) from the 2,580 counted in the 2000 census. Netcong lies on the shores of Lake Musconetcong.
Established as South Stanhope by workers employed as miners in Stanhope, the name "Netcong" was adopted for the community in 1889 when a post office used the name. Netcong was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on October 23, 1894, from portions of both Mount Olive Township and Roxbury Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.
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Living in Netcong
- Median household income
- $83,958
- Median home value
- $346,100
- Median rent
- $1,432/mo
- Median age
- 45.1
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Netcong had 3,375 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,375 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,056 per sq mi (1,566 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Netcong at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,375 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8992° N, 74.7008° W |
| ZIP code | 07857 |
| Official website | netcong.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3450130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Netcong
- Stanhope1.0 mi N
- Port Morris1.0 mi NE
- Ledgewood2.0 mi SE
- Landing2.1 mi NE
- Byram Center2.4 mi N
- Budd Lake2.6 mi SW
- Roxbury2.7 mi E
- Mount Olive3.2 mi SW
- Mount Arlington3.5 mi NE
- Succasunna3.8 mi SE
- Flanders3.9 mi S
- Hopatcong4.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Netcong
What county is Netcong in?
Netcong is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Netcong, NJ?
3,375 people lived in Netcong at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Netcong, NJ?
The ZIP code of Netcong is 07857.
What is the elevation of Netcong?
906 feet (276 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Netcong?
Stanhope (1.0 mi), Port Morris (1.0 mi), Ledgewood (2.0 mi), Landing (2.1 mi), Byram Center (2.4 mi).
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