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.

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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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 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.

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