07821 ZIP Code — Andover, NJ
Sussex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07821 is located in Andover, New Jersey, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 42.79 square miles and serves a population of 9,571 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/862.
About ZIP code 07821
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $380,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $143,477.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 07821 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.
9,571
population
42.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07821 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07821
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Andover | Acceptable |
| Andover | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07874 Stanhope (3 mi)
07843 Hopatcong (4.9 mi)
07857 Netcong (5.4 mi)
07828 Budd Lake (5.7 mi)
07850 Landing (6.1 mi)
07856 Mount Arlington (6.8 mi)
07852 Ledgewood (7.4 mi)
07860 Newton (7.5 mi)
07840 Hackettstown (7.6 mi)
07836 Flanders (8.1 mi)
07847 Kenvil (8.7 mi)
07876 Succasunna (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,571 |
| Population density | 224 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 42.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.47 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9620 |
| Longitude | -74.7554 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 973/862 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.3% | 21.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 30.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.2% | 35.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 16.5% | 13.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
9,571
Population
224
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$143,477
Median household income
$58,971
Per capita income
$380,300
Median home value
$1,622
Median monthly rent
90.7%
Home ownership
1.7%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
3,563
Housing units
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
173
Under 5
163
277
5–9
262
217
10–14
204
393
15–19
371
476
20–24
448
493
25–34
465
652
35–44
614
827
45–54
779
394
55–59
372
329
60–64
311
471
65–74
444
161
75–84
152
63
85+
60
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,821 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 7,750 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,351 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.4%
Two or more races
7.6%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,519 | 83.4% |
| Two or more races | 778 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 640 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 74 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.3% | 21.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 30.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.2% | 35.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 16.5% | 13.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
0.6%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
2.5%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
5.0%
$50k–$75k
11.5%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
22.1%
$200k+
22.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 22.1% |
| $200k+ | 22.0% |
| Median income | $143,477 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
54.4%
$500k–$1M
20.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $380,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,622 |
| Owner occupied | 90.7% |
| Renter occupied | 9.3% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 95.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 35.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.0% |
| Electricity | 12.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.1% |
| Fuel oil | 58.5% |
| Wood | 5.2% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,021 | 56.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 322 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 644 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 580 | 16.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,226 | 34.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 931 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 32.8% |
| Married | 52.3% | 51.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
18.7%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
31.4%
Graduate / professional
21.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 52.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 80 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 84 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 787 | 31.5% |
| High school | 626 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 924 | 36.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Professional & management
17.9%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Retail trade
8.9%
Construction
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Public administration
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Other services
3.1%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.4% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 6.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 18.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 13.9% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.4 |
Poverty
All people
1.7%
Under 18 years
0.8%
18 and over
1.9%
Married-couple families
0.4%
Female-led households
2.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 450 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 21.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.2% |
| Public insurance | 22.3% |
| No insurance | 1.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,235 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 219 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 110 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,755 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 8,625 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 6,658 | 69.6% |
| Foreign born | 130 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 816 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 695 | 85.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,210 | 23.1% |
| French | 864 | 9% |
| Arab | 325 | 3.4% |
| English | 254 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 173 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 145 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 23 | 0.2% |
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07821
What city is ZIP code 07821 in?
ZIP code 07821 is primarily assigned to Andover, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07821 in?
ZIP code 07821 falls within Sussex County, New Jersey.
Is ZIP code 07821 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 07821 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 07821?
52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07821?
The median household income in ZIP code 07821 is $143,477, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07821?
The median home value in ZIP code 07821 is $380,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 07821 in?
ZIP code 07821 observes the EST timezone.