Hopatcong, New Jersey

About Hopatcong

Hopatcong is a close-knit town in northern New Jersey, home to 14,750 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Hopatcong holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 10.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,356 residents per square mile.

📰 Hopatcong News Today

• 41-year-old man found dead in water at Hopatcong State Park after apparent paddleboarding incident WRNJ Radio · Aug 17
• Disaster Loans For July 4th Storms Available In These NJ Counties Patch · Aug 18
• Obituary for Lauren Leigh Lopes Bermingham Funeral Home · Aug 16
• Man found dead in Morris County's second apparent drowning of weekend northjersey.com · Aug 17
• GOP incumbent loses in Hopatcong New Jersey Globe · Jun 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hopatcong Unique

• The only place in America named Hopatcong — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,750.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hopatcong

• Tuscana Pizzaria & Restaurant 2 — italian
• Frank's Pizza — italian
• Tidal Wave Bar and Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Hopatcong

• Durban Avenue Elementary School
• Hopatcong High School
• Hopatcong Middle School
• Tulsa Trail Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hopatcong

🏘️ Nearby Communities