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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
$116,598
Median income
$392,200
Median home value
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $55,665. Local economic indicators show a 3.2% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $392,200 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,667 a month; 86.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sussex County, letting you compare 07826 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07826?

45.8

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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

$55,665

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07826 ranks nationally

Branchville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$116,598 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,824

Total Housing Units

2,374

Occupied Units

450

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$392,200

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07826 vs 07851 →

ZIP 07826 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07826 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07826 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07851 Layton, NJ 119 4.8 mi
07822 Augusta, NJ 887 4.9 mi
07827 Montague, NJ 4,244 7.0 mi
07848 Lafayette, NJ 5,026 7.6 mi
07860 Newton, NJ 26,288 9.4 mi
07881 Wallpack Center, NJ 16 8.7 mi
18337 Milford, PA 14,572 10.9 mi
07871 Sparta, NJ 21,165 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sussex County

07860 standard
Newton, NJ
Pop: 26,288
07871 standard
Sparta, NJ
Pop: 21,165
07461 standard
Sussex, NJ
Pop: 19,563
07843 standard
Hopatcong, NJ
Pop: 12,241
07821 standard
Andover, NJ
Pop: 9,193
07419 standard
Hamburg, NJ
Pop: 9,160

Related Areas

Sussex County Branchville, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.