ZIP Code 07822

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Augusta · Sussex County · New Jersey

Population
887

52/sq mi

Median income
$114,545

▲ 50% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$436,700

▲ 57% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.3%

Median age 52.1

Land area
17.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 07822 in Augusta, New Jersey has a population of 887. The median household income is $114,545, which is 50% above the national average. Median home value is $436,700, 57% above the US average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07822 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.1 square miles in Augusta, Sussex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 887 residents, producing a population density of 52 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 07822 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07822 sits at $114,545 (6% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $49,083. The poverty rate stands at 1.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $436,700 (15% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07822 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sussex County, so you can benchmark 07822 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 07822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07822.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 07822, Augusta, 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

887

Population

17.1

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07822?

52.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$114,545

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$49,083

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

330

Total Housing Units

306

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$436,700

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 07822, employing approximately 513 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,432,000.

70

Businesses

513

Employees

$32.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 12.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 12.9%
Construction 8 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 7 10.0%
Finance and insurance 5 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 7.1%
Wholesale trade 4 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.3%

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 07822 vs 07848 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
07848 Lafayette, NJ 5,026 2.8 mi
07826 Branchville, NJ 6,180 4.9 mi
07416 Franklin, NJ 5,781 5.9 mi
07419 Hamburg, NJ 9,160 7.2 mi
07871 Sparta, NJ 21,165 7.6 mi
07439 Ogdensburg, NJ 2,456 7.1 mi
07860 Newton, NJ 26,288 7.9 mi
07461 Sussex, NJ 19,563 8.7 mi
07851 Layton, NJ 119 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07822 in?
ZIP code 07822 (Augusta) 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 07822?
ZIP code 07822 in Augusta, NJ has a population of 887 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07822?
The median household income in ZIP 07822 is $114,545, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07822?
The median home value in ZIP 07822 is $436,700, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07822?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07822 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07822?
ZIP code 07822 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 513 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07822?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07822 are: Retail trade (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07822?
In ZIP code 07822, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07822?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07822 is 1.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Augusta, NJ

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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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