US ZIP Code
07979

Pottersville, NJ

Hunterdon County  ·  New Jersey

● Active
👥 205 Population ↓ 57% since 2019
🎂 45.3 Median Age ↓ 25% since 2019
🎓 89.1% College Grads
▲ 130% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code07979
CityPottersville
StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyHunterdon County
Area Code908
Elevation442 ft
Latitude40.711205
Longitude-74.730643
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS34019
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 45.9% (94) Female 54.2% (111) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Black: 11.2%Other: 3.9%Race
White84.9%
Black11.2%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
0%
18–24
18%
25–44
15%
45–64
53%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs ↓ 25% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.39
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads89.1% ▲ 130% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate15 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree123 (89.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 10.9%Graduate: 89.1%Edu
HS Grad10.9%
Graduate89.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Total Units64
Avg HH Size2.39

Income Distribution

$150k–200k
72%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1980s–1990s
36%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units64
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.39
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 07979 is in Pottersville, NJ, in Hunterdon County.
ZIP code 07979 is located in New Jersey (NJ).
ZIP code 07979 is in Hunterdon County, NJ.
ZIP 07979 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 07979 is 205 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 07979

ZIP code 07979 is located in Pottersville, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. With a population of 205, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.3 years.

The population of 07979 is primarily White (84.88%). Residents are highly educated — 89.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average.

About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.

Overall, ZIP code 07979 in Pottersville, NJ is characterized as highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.