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Landing, New Jersey
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Township | Roxbury |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,436 |
| ZIP code |
07850
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| Area code(s) | 973 Exchange: 663 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0877660 |
Landing is a small settlement and unincorporated community located within Roxbury Township, in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. The community is located on the south shore of Lake Hopatcong near Hopatcong State Park. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07850.
As of the 2010 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07850 was 6,436.
From the 1880s through the 1940s, it was a popular summer resort area, but by the 1970s it had evolved into a suburban community.
Notable people
See also (related category): People from Roxbury, New Jersey
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Landing include:
- Dylan Castanheira (born 1995), soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Fort Lauderdale CF in USL League One
- Karen Ann Quinlan (1954-1985), an important figure in the history of the right to die debate in the United States
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