Branchville, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07826
Sussex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,180
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $116,598
- Median income Above-median income area
- $392,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Branchville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07826 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07826 (Branchville, NJ) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.7 in 2023 to 225.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07826 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Branchville, Sussex County, New Jersey, home to 6,180 residents across 134.9 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07826 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,598 (4% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,665. The poverty rate is 3.2%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $392,200 (24% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,667; owner occupancy is 86.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 07826 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 07826
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Branchville, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07826.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 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 07826, Branchville, 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
6,180
Population
134.9
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07826?
45.8
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
5.4%
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?
$116,598
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$55,665
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07826 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Branchville, 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)
$116,598 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
2,824housing units
2,824
Total Housing Units
2,374
Occupied Units
450
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$392,200
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,667
Median Rent
1968
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07826 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 159 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 178 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 192 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 222 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 226 |
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 151 business establishments in ZIP 07826, employing approximately 961 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,393,000.
151
Businesses
961
Employees
$59.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 21.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.0% |
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 07826 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
- 18337
Milford (18337)
14,572 residents
- 07826 6,180
Branchville (07826)
6,180 residents
- 07848 5,026
Lafayette (07848)
5,026 residents
- 07827 4,244
Montague (07827)
4,244 residents
- 07822 887
Augusta (07822)
887 residents
- 07851 119
Layton (07851)
119 residents
- 07881 16
Wallpack Center (07881)
16 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07826 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07826 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
- 07827
Montague (07827)
$101,444 median income
- 18337
Milford (18337)
$93,149 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07826 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07826, 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 (6,180 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 07826 in?
ZIP code 07826 (Branchville) 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 07826?
ZIP code 07826 in Branchville, NJ has a population of 6,180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07826?
The median household income in ZIP 07826 is $116,598, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07826?
The median home value in ZIP 07826 is $392,200, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07826?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07826 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07826?
ZIP code 07826 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 961 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07826?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07826 are: Construction (33), Accommodation and food services (27), Retail trade (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07826?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07826 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 07826?
In ZIP code 07826, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% 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 07826?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07826 is 32.3 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 07826?
In ZIP code 07826, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07826?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07826 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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