Sussex County, NJ Distress Report: Foreclosure, Tax Liens & ZIPs (2026)
Where is distress concentrating in Sussex County, New Jersey? DLRadar grades every Sussex County ZIP 0-100 from foreclosure, tax-lien, mortgage and insurance records, peaking at 26/100. Here is the 2026 Sussex County breakdown.
- Sussex County's most distressed ZIP is 07421 at 26/100.
- 22 ZIP codes tracked in Sussex County, averaging 20/100 distress.
- Sussex County reads expansion — home values up 5.2% year over year.
- Vacancy runs 8.4% across Sussex County's tracked ZIPs, with a 4.5% poverty rate.
- The typical Sussex County home is worth about $375,452 against a ~$120,409 median income.
- Lending headwind in Sussex County sits at 43/100 — a forward read on distressed supply.
All numbers: DLRadar's monthly public-record distress index. Reuse is welcome with attribution to DLRadar (dlradar.com).
| Rank | ZIP | Composite distress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07421 | 26/100 |
| 2 | 07849 | 26/100 |
| 3 | 07825 | 23/100 |
| 4 | 07460 | 22/100 |
| 5 | 07821 | 20/100 |
| 6 | 07860 | 20/100 |
| 7 | 07874 | 20/100 |
| 8 | 07416 | 19/100 |
| 9 | 07418 | 19/100 |
| 10 | 07419 | 19/100 |
| 11 | 07422 | 19/100 |
| 12 | 07439 | 19/100 |
Most distressed ZIP codes in Sussex County (composite distress 0-100, 2026)
What is driving Sussex County distress
Nothing here is estimated: Sussex County is scored from filings alone, and its ZIPs average 20/100 composite distress. The inputs are FHFA house prices, CFPB delinquency, county recorder foreclosure and lien records, FEMA and NFIP claims, and Census ACS.
Sussex County market phase and pricing
Phase for Sussex County: expansion (+5.2% YoY). As pricing power fades, listings sit longer and sellers become reachable.
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Frequently asked questions
Which part of Sussex County, NJ scores highest for distress?
ZIP 07421 leads Sussex County at 26/100, recomputed monthly from public records.
What market phase is Sussex County in?
FHFA price-index movement places Sussex County in expansion; prices are up 5.2% over twelve months.
Can the Sussex County figures be verified?
Public records only: FHFA for prices, CFPB for mortgage performance, the county recorder for filings, FEMA/NFIP for flood, Census ACS for demographics. The 22 Sussex County ZIP codes are scored exactly as every other county is, which is what makes cross-market comparison valid.
How much do distress scores vary between Sussex County ZIP codes?
A single county score papers over real variation. Across the Sussex County ZIPs DLRadar ranks, scores run from 26/100 in 07421 down to 19/100 in 07439, against a Sussex County average of 20/100. A spread of 7 points means Sussex County has to be worked ZIP by ZIP.
What do Sussex County home values and vacancy say about distressed supply?
The typical Sussex County home carries about $375,452 of value against a median household income near $120,409. Vacancy across Sussex County's tracked ZIPs runs 8.4% and the poverty rate is 4.5%. Affordability pressure plus standing vacancy is what moves an owner from behind to selling, which is why it is paired with Sussex County's filings and its 43/100 lending headwind.
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Formula-driven readings of public documents. Not investment, legal or financial advice of any kind; figures refresh from the live index each month.