07822 ZIP Code — Augusta, NJ
Sussex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07822 is located in Augusta, New Jersey, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 7.38 square miles and serves a population of 947 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 862.
About ZIP code 07822
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $424,300.
The gap between median ($105,882) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
947
population
7.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07822 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07822
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07822. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Augusta | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07848 Lafayette (2.6 mi)
07890 Branchville (2.9 mi)
07826 Branchville (4.8 mi)
07416 Franklin (5.8 mi)
07419 Hamburg (6.6 mi)
07439 Ogdensburg (6.8 mi)
07871 Sparta (7.4 mi)
07860 Newton (7.6 mi)
07851 Layton (8.7 mi)
07461 Sussex (9 mi)
07460 Stockholm (10.6 mi)
07827 Montague (10.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 947 |
| Population density | 128 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1402 |
| Longitude | -74.6973 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 862 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.1% | 21.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.5% | 30.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 35.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.0% | 13.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
947
Population
128
People per sq mi
46.5
Median age
$105,882
Median household income
$45,967
Per capita income
$424,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
1.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
350
Housing units
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
39
Under 5
30
39
5–9
30
45
10–14
36
63
15–19
50
20
20–24
16
27
25–34
21
20
35–44
15
92
45–54
73
60
55–59
48
63
60–64
50
44
65–74
34
12
75–84
9
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 254 | 26.8% |
| 18 and over | 693 | 73.2% |
| 65 and over | 110 | 11.6% |
| Median age | 46.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.2%
Asian
6.8%
Black or African American
5.6%
Two or more races
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 826 | 87.2% |
| Asian | 64 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 5.6% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.1% | 21.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.5% | 30.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 35.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.0% | 13.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
6.5%
$50k–$75k
7.8%
$75k–$100k
26.7%
$100k–$150k
25.8%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k+
13.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 26.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.5% |
| $200k+ | 13.4% |
| Median income | $105,882 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
18.6%
$300k–$500k
40.1%
$500k–$1M
39.8%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $424,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 95.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 8.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 37.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.0% |
| Electricity | 13.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 43.2% |
| Wood | 12.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 205 | 63.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 43 | 13.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 74 | 23.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 147 | 45.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 76 | 23.6% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.5% | 14.5% |
| Married | 52.6% | 68.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
30.6%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 46 | 14.0% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 131 | 39.8% |
| High school | 77 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 56 | 17.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Retail trade
14.9%
Professional & management
12.6%
Wholesale trade
10.6%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.0% |
| Service | 9.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 4.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.7% |
| Government | 8.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.3% |
| Carpool | 3.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 38.0 |
Poverty
All people
1.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 46 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 15.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 92.2% |
| Public insurance | 21.1% |
| No insurance | 1.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 878 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 871 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 871 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 705 | 74.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 76 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 48 | 63.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 206 | 21.8% |
| French | 90 | 9.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.0% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07822
What city is ZIP code 07822 in?
ZIP code 07822 is primarily assigned to Augusta, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07822 in?
ZIP code 07822 falls within Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07822?
The median home value in ZIP code 07822 is $424,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07822?
The median household income in ZIP code 07822 is $105,882, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 07822?
ZIP code 07822 has an estimated population of 947 residents, with a density of 128 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07822 in?
ZIP code 07822 observes the EST timezone.