Augusta, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07822
Sussex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 887
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $114,545
- Median income Above-median income area
- $436,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Augusta pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07822 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07822 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Augusta, Sussex County, New Jersey, home to just 887 residents across 17.1 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07822 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,545 (6% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,083. The poverty rate is 1.9%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $436,700 (15% below the average New Jersey ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 07822 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 07822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07822.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 07822, Augusta, 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
887
Population
17.1
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07822?
52.1
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
8.7%
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?
$114,545
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$49,083
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 07822 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Augusta, 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)
$114,545 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
330housing units
330
Total Housing Units
306
Occupied Units
24
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$436,700
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
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
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ZIP 07822 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
- 07871
Sparta (07871)
21,165 residents
- 07461
Sussex (07461)
19,563 residents
- 07419 9,160
Hamburg (07419)
9,160 residents
- 07826 6,180
Branchville (07826)
6,180 residents
- 07416 5,781
Franklin (07416)
5,781 residents
- 07848 5,026
Lafayette (07848)
5,026 residents
- 07439 2,456
Ogdensburg (07439)
2,456 residents
- 07822 887
Augusta (07822)
887 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07822 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07871
Sparta (07871)
$167,654 median income
- 07848
Lafayette (07848)
$128,317 median income
- 07826
Branchville (07826)
$116,598 median income
- 07822
Augusta (07822)
$114,545 median income
- 07860
Newton (07860)
$110,045 median income
- 07851
Layton (07851)
$108,419 median income
- 07461
Sussex (07461)
$106,981 median income
- 07439
Ogdensburg (07439)
$105,551 median income
- 07419
Hamburg (07419)
$100,713 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07822 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07822, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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