PlainZIP

Columbia, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07832

Warren County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,903
32/sq mi
$106,424
Median income
$355,200
Median home value
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbia pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07832 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07832 covers 121.6 square miles in Columbia, Warren County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,903 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07832 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,424 (13% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $49,081. Poverty here runs at 4.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $355,200 (31% below the state average), median rent at $1,785 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 07832 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Warren County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 07832

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07832.

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 07832, Columbia, 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

3,903

Population

121.6

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07832?

48.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$106,424

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$49,081

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07832 ranks nationally

Columbia, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,424 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,494

Total Housing Units

1,450

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$355,200

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,785

Median Rent

1975

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07832 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 145
2021 +14.2% 166
2022 +20.2% 199
2023 +2.6% 205
2024 +6.3% 218

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 70 business establishments in ZIP 07832, employing approximately 644 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,289,000.

70

Businesses

644

Employees

$31.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 21.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 10 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.0%
Manufacturing 5 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.1%
Retail trade 4 5.7%
Wholesale trade 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 07832 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 07832 ranks #6 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 07832 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 07832 ranks #3 of 9 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
07833 Delaware, NJ 157 4.7 mi
18351 Portland, PA 518 3.4 mi
18327 Delaware Water Gap, PA 700 4.4 mi
18356 Shawnee On Delaware, PA 136 4.7 mi
07825 Blairstown, NJ 9,555 5.2 mi
18343 Mount Bethel, PA 3,982 5.2 mi
07823 Belvidere, NJ 7,571 9.2 mi
18335 Marshalls Creek, PA 672 7.7 mi
18301 East Stroudsburg, PA 28,561 8.1 mi
18302 East Stroudsburg, PA 17,362 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

07840 standard
Hackettstown, NJ
Pop: 29,849
08865 standard
Phillipsburg, NJ
Pop: 29,840
07882 standard
Washington, NJ
Pop: 14,492
07825 standard
Blairstown, NJ
Pop: 9,555
07823 standard
Belvidere, NJ
Pop: 7,571
08886 standard
Stewartsville, NJ
Pop: 7,077

Related Areas

Warren County Columbia, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07832 in? ▼
ZIP code 07832 (Columbia) is located in Warren County, New Jersey. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07832? ▼
ZIP code 07832 in Columbia, NJ has a population of 3,903 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07832? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07832 is $106,424, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07832? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07832 is $355,200, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07832? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07832 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07832? ▼
ZIP code 07832 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07832? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07832 are: Construction (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07832? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07832 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 07832? ▼
In ZIP code 07832, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% 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 07832? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07832 is 32.4 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 07832? ▼
In ZIP code 07832, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07832? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07832 is 4.4% 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.