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ZIP Code 07882

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

14,492
176/sq mi
$107,567
Median income
$354,900
Median home value
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington 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
176
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07882 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07882 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, Warren County, New Jersey, home to 14,492 residents across 82.2 square miles, a density of 176 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07882 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,567 (12% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,315. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $354,900 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,391 monthly, and 74.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Warren County, letting you compare 07882 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 07882

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07882.

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 07882, Washington, 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

14,492

Population

82.2

Area (sq mi)

176

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07882?

43.0

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$107,567

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$50,315

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

36.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07882 ranks nationally

Washington, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,567 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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,322

Total Housing Units

6,099

Occupied Units

223

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$354,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,391

Median Rent

1971

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07882 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 147
2021 +17.3% 172
2022 +18.1% 203
2023 +10.2% 224
2024 +4.2% 233

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 309 business establishments in ZIP 07882, employing approximately 2,818 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,538,000.

309

Businesses

2,818

Employees

$150.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 46 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 46 14.9%
Retail trade 44 14.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 11.3%
Construction 29 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 28 9.1%
Manufacturing 19 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.2%
Wholesale trade 8 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.3%
Information 5 1.6%
Finance and insurance 5 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.6%
Utilities 4 1.3%
Educational services 4 1.3%

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 07882 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 07882 ranks #2 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 07882 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 07882 ranks #7 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
08808 Broadway, NJ 86 2.4 mi
08802 Asbury, NJ 4,067 5.2 mi
07823 Belvidere, NJ 7,571 5.4 mi
07863 Oxford, NJ 4,332 5.0 mi
08827 Hampton, NJ 4,629 6.3 mi
08826 Glen Gardner, NJ 5,838 6.0 mi
07865 Port Murray, NJ 2,189 6.3 mi
08886 Stewartsville, NJ 7,077 6.4 mi
08865 Phillipsburg, NJ 29,840 7.9 mi
08809 Clinton, NJ 6,421 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

07840 standard
Hackettstown, NJ
Pop: 29,849
08865 standard
Phillipsburg, NJ
Pop: 29,840
07825 standard
Blairstown, NJ
Pop: 9,555
07823 standard
Belvidere, NJ
Pop: 7,571
08886 standard
Stewartsville, NJ
Pop: 7,077
07863 standard
Oxford, NJ
Pop: 4,332

Related Areas

Warren County Washington, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07882 in? ▼
ZIP code 07882 (Washington) 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 07882? ▼
ZIP code 07882 in Washington, NJ has a population of 14,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07882? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07882 is $107,567, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07882? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07882 is $354,900, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07882? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07882 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07882? ▼
ZIP code 07882 has 309 business establishments employing approximately 2,818 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07882? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07882 are: Health care and social assistance (46), Other services (except public administration) (46), Retail trade (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07882? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07882 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 07882? ▼
In ZIP code 07882, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 07882? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07882 is 36.7 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 07882? ▼
In ZIP code 07882, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07882? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07882 is 6.1% 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.