| ZIP Code | 07838 |
|---|---|
| City | Great Meadows |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Warren County |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Elevation | 519 ft |
| Latitude | 40.88795 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.911692 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.9% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 638 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 176 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 282 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 315 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,077 (43.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,563 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $409,600 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,054/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,451 |
| Vacant Units | 134 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,451 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 134 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 07838 is located in Great Meadows, New Jersey, within Warren County. With a population of 3,495, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 07838 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,563 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07838 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $409,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,054 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 07838 is primarily White (89.93%). Residents are well-educated — 55.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07838 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 07838 in Great Meadows, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,495 residents, a median household income of $121,563, and a median home value of $409,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.