ZIP Code 07821
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Andover · Sussex County · New Jersey
- Population
- 9,193
- Median income
- $141,860
- Median home value
- $431,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.2%
- Land area
- 112.2 sq mi
82/sq mi
▲ 86% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
New York
ZIP code 07821 in Andover, New Jersey has a population of 9,193. The median household income is $141,860, which is 86% above the national average. Median home value is $431,500, 55% above the US average. 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07821 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.2 square miles in Andover, Sussex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 9,193 residents, producing a population density of 82 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 07821 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07821 sits at $141,860 (16% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $62,510. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $431,500 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,607 per month, and 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07821 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sussex County, so you can benchmark 07821 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 07821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07821.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 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 07821, Andover, 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
9,193
Population
112.2
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07821?
40.1
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
6.1%
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?
$141,860
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$62,510
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 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?
3,850
Total Housing Units
3,553
Occupied Units
297
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$431,500
Median Home Value
-16% vs state
$1,607
Median Rent
1972
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
+0.0%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07821 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 150 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 169 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 197 |
| 2023 | +18.7% | 234 |
| 2024 | +0.0% | 234 |
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 185 business establishments in ZIP 07821, employing approximately 1,600 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,517,000.
185
Businesses
1,600
Employees
$95.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 20.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 07821 vs 07874 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07874 | Stanhope, NJ | 8,905 | 3.1 mi |
| 07828 | Budd Lake, NJ | 14,150 | 5.5 mi |
| 07820 | Allamuchy, NJ | 39 | 4.1 mi |
| 07843 | Hopatcong, NJ | 12,241 | 5.0 mi |
| 07857 | Netcong, NJ | 3,244 | 5.3 mi |
| 07846 | Johnsonburg, NJ | 89 | 6.6 mi |
| 07849 | Lake Hopatcong, NJ | 9,054 | 7.3 mi |
| 07850 | Landing, NJ | 6,436 | 6.0 mi |
| 07860 | Newton, NJ | 26,288 | 7.4 mi |
| 07856 | Mount Arlington, NJ | 3,944 | 6.9 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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