Newton
Town in Sussex County, New Jersey
Newton is a town in Sussex County, New Jersey, with 8,374 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hampton, 3.4 miles NW.
- 8,374residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 2,492 / sq mipopulation density
- 07860ZIP code
About Newton
Newton, officially the Town of Newton, is an incorporated municipality in and the county seat of Sussex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey, situated approximately 60 miles (97 km) northwest of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 8,374, its highest decennial population ever, an increase of 377 (+4.7%) from the 2010 census count of 7,997, which in turn reflected a decrease of 247 (−3.0%) from the 8,244 counted in the 2000 census.
One of 15 municipalities in the state organized as a town, the municipal government operates under a council-manager structure provided by the Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law. Newton was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 11, 1864, from portions of Newton Township, which was also partitioned to create Andover Township and Hampton Township, and was then dissolved. Additional land was acquired from Andover Township in 1869 and 1927, and from Fredon Township in 1920.
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Living in Newton
- Median household income
- $76,221
- Median home value
- $302,700
- Median rent
- $1,442/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Newton had 8,374 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,374 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,492 per sq mi (962 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newton at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 8,374 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.36 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0515° N, 74.7533° W |
| ZIP code | 07860 |
| Official website | newtontownhall.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3451930 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newton
- Hampton3.4 mi NW
- Fredon3.9 mi SW
- Andover4.6 mi S
- Lake Mohawk5.2 mi E
- Ross Corner5.7 mi N
- Green5.9 mi SW
- Stillwater6.2 mi W
- Lafayette6.5 mi NE
- Sparta6.5 mi E
- Branchville6.6 mi N
- Byram6.7 mi S
- Crandon Lakes6.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newton
What county is Newton in?
Newton is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Newton, NJ?
8,374 people lived in Newton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newton, NJ?
The ZIP code of Newton is 07860.
What is the elevation of Newton?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newton?
Hampton (3.4 mi), Fredon (3.9 mi), Andover (4.6 mi), Lake Mohawk (5.2 mi), Ross Corner (5.7 mi).
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