Antenna structures in Sussex County, New Jersey
At a glance
Sussex County, New Jersey has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them marked constructed. That is the 20th-largest count among the 21 New Jersey counties with registrations, and 1.9% of the state's 1,851. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1044432 near Newton at 93 m (306 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Sussex County compare with the rest of New Jersey?
With 35 registrations, Sussex County ranks 20th of 21 counties in New Jersey; Essex County leads the state with 170. The average registered overall height here is 56 m, roughly in line with the New Jersey average of 54 m. The tallest standing structure, at 93 m, is about 65% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Sussex County?
The most common filed structure type in Sussex County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (42.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and monopole (5). In all, 9 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 29 constructed, 2 dismantled, 2 canceled and 2 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Sussex County?
American Towers LLC and Cellco Partnership hold the most registrations in Sussex County, 4 each of the 35. Other owners include Pinnacle Towers LLC (3), public Service Electric and Gas Company (2) and T-Mobile USA Tower LLC (2). 19 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Sussex County have registered structures?
Registrations in Sussex County list 19 different city or place names. The most frequent are Andover (5), Sparta (4), Newton (4), Wantage (4) and Sussex (3).
Every registration
All 35 structures in Sussex County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparta · 1059478 | 212 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Newton · 1044432 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Hardistonville · 1040272 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 4 | Sparta · 1032928 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Hardyston Township · 1044424 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Hamburg Mountain · 1042247 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Wantage · 1057750 | 68 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Andover · 1236374 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Sussex · 1032929 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Andover · 1291319 | 63 m | Utility pole | Constructed |
| 11 | Newton · 1063902 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Hardistonville · 1045122 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Branchville · 1048871 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Newton · 1224800 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Newton · 1229322 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Andover · 1291320 | 53 m | Utility pole | Constructed |
| 17 | Andover · 1274989 | 53 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 18 | Andover Borough · 1214563 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Wanatague Township · 1254390 | 48 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 20 | Montague · 1296771 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Sparta · 1308184 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Montegue · 1233646 | 47 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Constructed |
| 23 | Stillwater · 1270523 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Branchburg, · 1275697 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Andover · 1253721 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Vernon · 1257560 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Andover Township · 1218497 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 28 | Sussex · 1239276 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 29 | Sussex · 1271063 | 37 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 30 | Wantage · 1245201 | 33 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Lafayette · 1329174 | 30 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 32 | Sparta · 1288264 | 29 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Wantage · 1242995 | 27 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Andover Twp · 1222287 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 35 | Wantage · 1205863 | 18 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Sussex County, NJ?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 35 registered antenna structures in Sussex County, New Jersey, 29 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Sussex County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Sussex County is registration 1044432, a tower near Newton at 93 m (306 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Sussex County?
American Towers LLC and Cellco Partnership are tied for the most registrations in Sussex County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Sussex County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 35 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Sussex County, New Jersey”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-jersey/county/sussex-county (data as of October 20, 2026).