| ZIP Code | 07821 |
|---|---|
| City | Andover |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Area Code | 862/973 |
| Elevation | 688 ft |
| Latitude | 40.966037 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.754687 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 2.5% ▼ 76% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.4% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,153 (19.1%) |
| Some College | 623 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 573 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 477 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,162 (52.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $145,100 ▲ 90% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $401,900 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,646/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,779 |
| Vacant Units | 307 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,779 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 307 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 07821 is located in Andover, New Jersey, within Sussex County. With a population of 9,036, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 07821 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $145,100 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07821 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $401,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,646 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 07821 is primarily White (83.54%). Residents are highly educated — 60.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.5%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07821 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 07821 in Andover, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,036 residents, a median household income of $145,100, and a median home value of $401,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.