ZIP Code 07438
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Oak Ridge · Morris County · New Jersey
- Population
- 11,559
- Median income
- $123,271
- Median home value
- $436,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.0%
- Land area
- 71.0 sq mi
163/sq mi
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.5
New York
ZIP code 07438 in Oak Ridge, New Jersey has a population of 11,559. The median household income is $123,271, which is 62% above the national average. Median home value is $436,900, 57% above the US average. 43.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07438 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.0 square miles in Oak Ridge, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 11,559 residents, producing a population density of 163 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07438 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07438 sits at $123,271 (1% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $57,625. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $436,900 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,387 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07438 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07438 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07438.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
17 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07438, Oak Ridge, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,559
Population
71.0
Area (sq mi)
163
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07438?
46.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
7.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$123,271
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$57,625
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
41.8 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
4,509
Total Housing Units
4,391
Occupied Units
118
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$436,900
Median Home Value
-15% vs state
$1,387
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.7%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07438 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 152 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 169 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 186 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 209 |
| 2024 | +9.7% | 229 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 202 business establishments in ZIP 07438, employing approximately 1,725 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,827,000.
202
Businesses
1,725
Employees
$115.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 46 | 22.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07438 vs 07435 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07435 | Newfoundland, NJ | 2,405 | 3.7 mi |
| 07842 | Hibernia, NJ | 130 | 6.2 mi |
| 07866 | Rockaway, NJ | 22,098 | 5.5 mi |
| 07460 | Stockholm, NJ | 3,457 | 5.8 mi |
| 07439 | Ogdensburg, NJ | 2,456 | 5.2 mi |
| 07871 | Sparta, NJ | 21,165 | 5.8 mi |
| 07801 | Dover, NJ | 25,386 | 7.9 mi |
| 07885 | Wharton, NJ | 10,078 | 7.2 mi |
| 07849 | Lake Hopatcong, NJ | 9,054 | 6.5 mi |
| 07416 | Franklin, NJ | 5,781 | 7.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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