07939 ZIP Code — Lyons, NJ

Somerset County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07939 is located in Lyons, New Jersey, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 0.14 square miles and serves a population of 330 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908/973.

About ZIP code 07939

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

35% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 42% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 07939 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

330

population

0.14

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07939 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07939

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07939. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyons	Acceptable
Lyons	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07920 Basking Ridge (2.2 mi) 07924 Bernardsville (2.6 mi) 07946 Millington (3 mi) 07980 Stirling (3.4 mi) 07933 Gillette (4 mi) 07976 New Vernon (4.2 mi) 07935 Green Village (5.5 mi) 07931 Far Hills (5.7 mi) 07960 Morristown (6 mi) 07945 Mendham (6.1 mi) 07922 Berkeley Heights (7.1 mi) 07934 Gladstone (7.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	330
Population density	2,357 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	0.14 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7061
Longitude	-74.5494
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	908/973

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	19.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	31.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	26.0%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

330

Population

2,357

People per sq mi

63.0

Median age

Median household income

$19,633

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	330	100.0%
65 and over	159	48.2%
Median age	63.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63%

Black or African American 37%

Group	Count	%
White	208	63%
Black or African American	122	37%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	19.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	31.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	26.0%	14.8%

$50k–$75k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	100.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	100.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	100.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	17	100.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	72.3%	61.4%
Married	5.4%	0.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	0.0%
Divorced	20.8%	38.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 73.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 73.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	6.8%
Arthritis	20.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	14.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	10.9%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	8.3%
Poor physical health	7.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	42.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	65.5%
No insurance	34.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	330	100.0%
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)	309	93.6%
Born in same state	303	91.8%
Born in different state	225	68.2%
Foreign born	6	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	21	6.4%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	6.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	5.2%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07939

What city is ZIP code 07939 in?

ZIP code 07939 is primarily assigned to Lyons, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07939 in?

ZIP code 07939 falls within Somerset County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 07939 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 07939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07939?

74% of residents in ZIP code 07939 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 07939 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 07939 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 07939 have a large veteran population?

42% of civilians in ZIP code 07939 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 07939 in?

ZIP code 07939 observes the EST timezone.