Stanhope
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey

Stanhope is a borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, with 3,526 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 961 ft (293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Netcong, 1.0 miles S.
- 3,526residents (2020 Census)
- 961 ftelevation · 293 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 1,918 / sq mipopulation density
- 07874main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Stanhope
Stanhope is a borough located in the southernmost portion of Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,526, a decrease of 84 (−2.3%) from the 2010 census count of 3,610, which in turn reflected an increase of 26 (+0.7%) from the 3,584 counted in the 2000 census.
Stanhope was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 24, 1904, from portions of Byram Township.
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Living in Stanhope
- Median household income
- $139,205
- Median home value
- $376,700
- Median rent
- $1,964/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Stanhope had 3,526 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,526 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,918 per sq mi (741 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stanhope at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,526 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.84 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9134° N, 74.7036° W |
| ZIP codes | 07874, 07857 |
| Official website | stanhopenj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3470380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stanhope
- Netcong1.0 mi S
- Port Morris1.1 mi SE
- Byram Center1.4 mi N
- Landing2.1 mi E
- Ledgewood2.8 mi SE
- Roxbury3.2 mi SE
- Byram3.2 mi N
- Budd Lake3.3 mi SW
- Mount Arlington3.3 mi E
- Hopatcong3.4 mi NE
- Mount Olive3.9 mi SW
- Lower Berkshire Valley4.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Stanhope
What county is Stanhope in?
Stanhope is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Stanhope, NJ?
3,526 people lived in Stanhope at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stanhope, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07874. Other ZIP codes: 07857.
What is the elevation of Stanhope?
961 feet (293 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stanhope?
Netcong (1.0 mi), Port Morris (1.1 mi), Byram Center (1.4 mi), Landing (2.1 mi), Ledgewood (2.8 mi).
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