ZIP Code 07422 - Highland Lakes New Jersey
Overview
ZIP Code 07422 is located in Highland Lakes New Jersey. Portions of 07422 are also in Vernon Township. 07422 is entirely within Sussex County. Regionally, 07422 is located in the Northern New Jersey Area.
ZIP Code 07422 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Highland Lakes |
| Primary County | Sussex County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,401 |
| Area Code(s) | 862 / 973 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 07422 Map
07422 Demographics
07422 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Jersey based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 07422 is White. The current unemployment level in 07422 is 4.7%.
| Population | 5,401 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.37% |
| Population Density | 397 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,305 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $108,358 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $317,190 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.48% |
07422 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,301 | 90.48% |
| Black | 79 | 1.35% |
| Hispanic | 464 | 7.92% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
07422 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 239 | 5.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 697 | 16.97% |
| High School Diploma | 1,438 | 35.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 11 | 0.27% |
| GED or Alternate | 153 | 3.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 886 | 21.57% |
| Associates Degree | 383 | 9.33% |
| Masters Degree | 233 | 5.67% |
| Professional Degree | 43 | 1.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 24 | 0.58% |
07422 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.18735886, -74.44193268 |
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| Cities/Towns in 07422 | |
| Region | Northern New Jersey Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 14 Square Miles |
07422 Schools
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07422 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 58i - Glaciated Reading Prong | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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