Sussex
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex is a borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, with 2,024 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 449 ft (137 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wantage, 3.3 miles NW.
- 2,024residents (2020 Census)
- 449 ftelevation · 137 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 3,413 / sq mipopulation density
- 07461ZIP code
About Sussex
Sussex is a borough in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,024, a decrease of 106 (−5.0%) from the 2010 census count of 2,130, which in turn reflected a decline of 15 (−0.7%) from the 2,145 counted in the 2000 census.
The county and borough are named for the historic county of Sussex in England.
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Living in Sussex
- Median household income
- $75,500
- Median home value
- $275,500
- Median rent
- $1,418/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Sussex had 2,024 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,024 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,413 per sq mi (1,318 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sussex at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 2,024 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2088° N, 74.6082° W |
| ZIP code | 07461 |
| Official website | sussex.nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3471670 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sussex
- Wantage3.3 mi NW
- Hamburg4.5 mi SE
- Vernon Center5.6 mi E
- Vernon6.3 mi E
- Hardyston6.4 mi SE
- Vernon Valley6.7 mi E
- Unionville, NY6.8 mi N
- Lafayette6.9 mi SW
- Franklin7.0 mi S
- Frankford7.4 mi SW
- Ross Corner7.8 mi SW
- Highland Lakes8.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sussex
What county is Sussex in?
Sussex is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Sussex, NJ?
2,024 people lived in Sussex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sussex, NJ?
The ZIP code of Sussex is 07461.
What is the elevation of Sussex?
449 feet (137 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sussex?
Wantage (3.3 mi), Hamburg (4.5 mi), Vernon Center (5.6 mi), Vernon (6.3 mi), Hardyston (6.4 mi).
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