Washington, NJ · standard
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 High-density area
- $107,567
- Median income Above-median income area
- $354,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07882 (Washington, NJ) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.8 in 2023 to 233.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,315. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 3.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $354,900 (31% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,391; owner occupancy is 74.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Warren County, so 07882 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 07882
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07882.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07882?
43.0
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
13.3%
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?
$107,567
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$50,315
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
36.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07882 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Washington, 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)
$107,567 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
6,322housing units
6,322
Total Housing Units
6,099
Occupied Units
223
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07882 vs 08808 →
ZIP 07882 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08865
Phillipsburg (08865)
29,840 residents
- 07882
Washington (07882)
14,492 residents
- 07823 7,571
Belvidere (07823)
7,571 residents
- 08886 7,077
Stewartsville (08886)
7,077 residents
- 08809 6,421
Clinton (08809)
6,421 residents
- 08826 5,838
Glen Gardner (08826)
5,838 residents
- 08827 4,629
Hampton (08827)
4,629 residents
- 07863 4,332
Oxford (07863)
4,332 residents
- 08802 4,067
Asbury (08802)
4,067 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07882 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07882 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08886
Stewartsville (08886)
$161,168 median income
- 08802
Asbury (08802)
$135,689 median income
- 08827
Hampton (08827)
$135,625 median income
- 08809
Clinton (08809)
$131,250 median income
- 08826
Glen Gardner (08826)
$123,750 median income
- 07865
Port Murray (07865)
$108,056 median income
- 07882
Washington (07882)
$107,567 median income
- 07863
Oxford (07863)
$94,167 median income
- 07823
Belvidere (07823)
$85,522 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07882, 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 (14,492 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 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.
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