ZIP Code 07826

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Branchville · Sussex County · New Jersey

Population
6,180

46/sq mi

Median income
$116,598

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$392,200

▲ 41% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.8%

Median age 45.8

Land area
134.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 07826 in Branchville, New Jersey has a population of 6,180. The median household income is $116,598, which is 53% above the national average. Median home value is $392,200, 41% above the US average. 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07826 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 134.9 square miles in Branchville, Sussex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 6,180 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 07826 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07826 sits at $116,598 (4% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $55,665. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $392,200 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,667 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07826 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sussex County, so you can benchmark 07826 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 07826

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,180

Population

134.9

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Branchville, 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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