ZIP Code 07838

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Great Meadows · Warren County · New Jersey

Population
3,568

55/sq mi

Median income
$121,599

▲ 59% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$440,100

▲ 58% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
47.0%

Median age 45.1

Land area
64.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 07838 in Great Meadows, New Jersey has a population of 3,568. The median household income is $121,599, which is 59% above the national average. Median home value is $440,100, 58% above the US average. 47.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07838 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.4 square miles in Great Meadows, Warren County, New Jersey. The area is home to 3,568 residents, producing a population density of 55 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 07838 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07838 sits at $121,599 (0% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $58,040. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $440,100 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,927 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07838 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 07838 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 07838

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07838.

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 07838, Great Meadows, 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

3,568

Population

64.4

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07838?

45.1

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$121,599

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$58,040

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

41.6 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 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,479

Total Housing Units

1,381

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$440,100

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,927

Median Rent

1984

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

+15.6%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07838 have increased 15.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 144
2021 +10.5% 159
2022 +12.1% 178
2023 +9.2% 194
2024 +15.6% 225

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 60 business establishments in ZIP 07838, employing approximately 277 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,420,000.

60

Businesses

277

Employees

$16.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 9 15.0%
Retail trade 7 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 10.0%
Wholesale trade 4 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.7%
Finance and insurance 3 5.0%

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
07880 Vienna, NJ 192 1.7 mi
07840 Hackettstown, NJ 29,849 4.8 mi
07846 Johnsonburg, NJ 89 5.7 mi
07865 Port Murray, NJ 2,189 7.3 mi
07863 Oxford, NJ 4,332 5.8 mi
07825 Blairstown, NJ 9,555 6.6 mi
07820 Allamuchy, NJ 39 6.0 mi
07870 Schooleys Mountain, NJ 26 7.7 mi
07823 Belvidere, NJ 7,571 7.7 mi
07832 Columbia, NJ 3,903 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07838 in?
ZIP code 07838 (Great Meadows) 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 07838?
ZIP code 07838 in Great Meadows, NJ has a population of 3,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07838?
The median household income in ZIP 07838 is $121,599, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07838?
The median home value in ZIP 07838 is $440,100, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07838 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07838?
ZIP code 07838 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07838?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07838 are: Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07838?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07838 increased by 15.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 07838?
In ZIP code 07838, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.0% 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 07838?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07838 is 41.6 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 07838?
In ZIP code 07838, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07838 is 5.2% 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 Great Meadows, 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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