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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ07860

Sussex County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$441,874[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+55.6%
vs metro
-39.4%
vs state
-22.4%
ZIP 07860 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 07860 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 07860 is worth $441,874 — 39.4% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,077 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,077[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$10,025[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sussex County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
26,047[3]
Median household income
$110,045[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Sussex County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+98[5]
Moved in
3,925
Moved out
3,827

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
2
  • Kittatinny Regional High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Kittatinny Regional School District

    752 students

  • Newton High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Newton Public School District

    723 students

  • Merriam Avenue School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Newton Public School District

    524 students

  • Marian E. McKeown Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Hampton Township School District

    314 students

  • Halsted Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Newton Public School District

    296 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$24,927

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,234
Loan principal$353,499
Down payment$88,375
Total interest paid$450,868

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.66
Monthly cost to own$3,438
Monthly rent$2,077

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
53rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
72nd percentile[2]
Property tax
89th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 07860?
The typical home in 07860 is worth $441,874, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 07860?
Home values in 07860 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 07860?
A typical home in 07860 rents for about $2,077 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 07860?
The effective property tax rate in 07860 is 2.3% — roughly $10,025 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 07860?
ZIP code 07860 has a population of 26,047 and a median household income of $110,045.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Ocean Gate, NJ

    Typical home
    $442,711
    Gross yield
  • New Brunswick, NJ

    Typical home
    $443,952
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Byram Center CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $444,311
    Gross yield
  • West New York, NJ

    Typical home
    $446,905
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Haverstraw, NY

    Typical home
    $449,464
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Hopatcong, NJ

    Typical home
    $449,506
    Gross yield
    6.7%

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