Pottersville, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07979
Hunterdon County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 589
- 95/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pottersville has 589 residents, placing it in the 21st percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 95 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 07979 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 07979 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pottersville, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, home to just 589 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 07979, but per-capita income is $74,919. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 95.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hunterdon County, so 07979 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 →
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 07979, Pottersville, 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
589
Population
6.2
Area (sq mi)
95
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07979?
56.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
5.1%
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?
$74,919
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
77housing units
77
Total Housing Units
77
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 07979, employing approximately 255 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,015,000.
14
Businesses
255
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 28.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 28.6% |
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 07979 vs 08858 →
ZIP 07979 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07853
Long Valley (07853)
13,325 residents
- 08889
Whitehouse Station (08889)
10,063 residents
- 08833
Lebanon (08833)
8,796 residents
- 07930
Chester (07930)
8,559 residents
- 07921
Bedminster (07921)
7,621 residents
- 07830
Califon (07830)
6,503 residents
- 07931 3,296
Far Hills (07931)
3,296 residents
- 07934 1,501
Gladstone (07934)
1,501 residents
- 07977 669
Peapack (07977)
669 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07979 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08858 | Oldwick, NJ | 144 | 1.7 mi |
| 07977 | Peapack, NJ | 669 | 3.4 mi |
| 07934 | Gladstone, NJ | 1,501 | 2.9 mi |
| 07931 | Far Hills, NJ | 3,296 | 4.0 mi |
| 07921 | Bedminster, NJ | 7,621 | 4.1 mi |
| 07830 | Califon, NJ | 6,503 | 4.4 mi |
| 07930 | Chester, NJ | 8,559 | 5.8 mi |
| 08889 | Whitehouse Station, NJ | 10,063 | 6.8 mi |
| 07853 | Long Valley, NJ | 13,325 | 6.4 mi |
| 08833 | Lebanon, NJ | 8,796 | 6.3 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07979 in?
ZIP code 07979 (Pottersville) is located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Hunterdon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hunterdon-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07979?
ZIP code 07979 in Pottersville, NJ has a population of 589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07979?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07979 is White at 91.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07979?
ZIP code 07979 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07979?
In ZIP code 07979, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 95.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07979?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07979 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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