ZIP Code 07822
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Augusta · Sussex County · New Jersey
- Population
- 887
- Median income
- $114,545
- Median home value
- $436,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.3%
- Land area
- 17.1 sq mi
52/sq mi
▲ 50% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.1
New York
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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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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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