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 Moderate-density area
- $106,424
- Median income Above-median income area
- $355,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07832 (Columbia, NJ) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.7 in 2023 to 217.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,081. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $355,200 (31% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,785; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Warren County, so 07832 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 07832
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07832.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 07832?
48.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
4.0%
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?
$106,424
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$49,081
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07832 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Columbia, 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)
$106,424 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
1,494housing units
1,494
Total Housing Units
1,450
Occupied Units
44
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,200
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07832 vs 07833 →
ZIP 07832 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18301
East Stroudsburg (18301)
28,561 residents
- 18302
East Stroudsburg (18302)
17,362 residents
- 07825 9,555
Blairstown (07825)
9,555 residents
- 07823 7,571
Belvidere (07823)
7,571 residents
- 18343 3,982
Mount Bethel (18343)
3,982 residents
- 07832 3,903
Columbia (07832)
3,903 residents
- 18327 700
Delaware Water Gap (18327)
700 residents
- 18335 672
Marshalls Creek (18335)
672 residents
- 18351 518
Portland (18351)
518 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07832 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07832 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07825
Blairstown (07825)
$123,785 median income
- 18335
Marshalls Creek (18335)
$116,947 median income
- 07832
Columbia (07832)
$106,424 median income
- 18327
Delaware Water Gap (18327)
$96,094 median income
- 18301
East Stroudsburg (18301)
$90,522 median income
- 07823
Belvidere (07823)
$85,522 median income
- 18343
Mount Bethel (18343)
$80,491 median income
- 18302
East Stroudsburg (18302)
$79,736 median income
- 18351
Portland (18351)
$52,679 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07832, 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 (3,903 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 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.
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