Andover, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07821
Sussex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,193
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $141,860
- Median income Above-median income area
- $431,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Andover pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07821 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07821 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Andover, Sussex County, New Jersey, home to 9,193 residents across 112.2 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07821 skews affluent, with a median household income of $141,860 (16% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,510. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $431,500 (16% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,607; owner occupancy is 91.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 07821 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 07821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Andover, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$62,510
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07821 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Andover, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$141,860 Top 28% higher than 72% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,850housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 07821 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07860
Newton (07860)
26,288 residents
- 07828
Budd Lake (07828)
14,150 residents
- 07843
Hopatcong (07843)
12,241 residents
- 07821 9,193
Andover (07821)
9,193 residents
- 07849 9,054
Lake Hopatcong (07849)
9,054 residents
- 07874 8,905
Stanhope (07874)
8,905 residents
- 07850 6,436
Landing (07850)
6,436 residents
- 07856 3,944
Mount Arlington (07856)
3,944 residents
- 07857 3,244
Netcong (07857)
3,244 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07821 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07821 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07821
Andover (07821)
$141,860 median income
- 07874
Stanhope (07874)
$132,500 median income
- 07849
Lake Hopatcong (07849)
$117,298 median income
- 07860
Newton (07860)
$110,045 median income
- 07843
Hopatcong (07843)
$108,651 median income
- 07850
Landing (07850)
$106,806 median income
- 07828
Budd Lake (07828)
$103,320 median income
- 07846
Johnsonburg (07846)
$99,792 median income
- 07856
Mount Arlington (07856)
$92,466 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07821 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07821, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,193 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07821 in?
ZIP code 07821 (Andover) is located in Sussex County, New Jersey. Sussex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sussex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07821?
ZIP code 07821 in Andover, NJ has a population of 9,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07821?
The median household income in ZIP 07821 is $141,860, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07821?
The median home value in ZIP 07821 is $431,500, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07821?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07821 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07821?
ZIP code 07821 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 1,600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07821?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07821 are: Construction (37), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07821?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07821 increased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07821?
In ZIP code 07821, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07821?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07821 is 35.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07821?
In ZIP code 07821, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07821?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07821 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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