07863 ZIP Code — Oxford, NJ

Warren County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07863 is located in Oxford, New Jersey, within Warren County. It covers approximately 19.90 square miles and serves a population of 3,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.

About ZIP code 07863

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($87,841) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 07863 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,582

population

19.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oxford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07823 Belvidere (3.5 mi) 07865 Port Murray (4 mi) 07882 Washington (4.9 mi) 07838 Great Meadows (5.2 mi) 07831 Changewater (5.6 mi) 08826 Glen Gardner (7.5 mi) 07840 Hackettstown (8.1 mi) 07853 Long Valley (8.8 mi) 18343 Mount Bethel (9.1 mi) 08827 Hampton (10 mi) 08802 Asbury (10.2 mi) 07825 Blairstown (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,582
Population density	180 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	19.90 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	40.8176
Longitude	-74.9655
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	908

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	28.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	30.6%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	31.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	8.8%	9.9%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,582

Population

180

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$87,841

Median household income

$52,474

Per capita income

$263,600

Median home value

$1,341

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,333

Housing units

30.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

144

15–19

122

107

20–24

198

25–34

167

249

35–44

211

225

45–54

191

175

55–59

148

181

60–64

153

370

65–74

313

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	503	14.0%
18 and over	3,079	86.0%
65 and over	953	26.6%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Two or more races 4.3%

Other race 3%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,202	83.6%
Hispanic or Latino	250	6.5%
Two or more races	164	4.3%
Other race	114	3%
Black or African American	51	1.3%
Asian	43	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	28.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	30.6%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	31.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	8.8%	9.9%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 16.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	16.0%
Median income	$87,841

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 36.8%

$300k–$500k 26.8%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,600
Median rent / month	$1,341
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	2.0%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	35.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.6%
Electricity	7.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	57.8%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	770	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	87	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	338	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	311	20.7%
Households with children under 18	322	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	652	43.3%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	23.3%
Married	44.8%	49.5%
Separated	0.9%	1.9%
Widowed	4.2%	9.5%
Divorced	12.0%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	6.2%
Kindergarten	4	0.7%
Elementary school	172	31.4%
High school	184	33.6%
College / grad school	154	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Construction 13.1%

Retail trade 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Other services 7.5%

Professional & management 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 4.4%

Information 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 4.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,496	97.6%
Spanish	112	3.2%
Other Indo-European	86	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.5%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,224	90.0%
Born in same state	3,185	88.9%
Born in different state	2,524	70.5%
Foreign born	39	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	358	10.0%
Not a US citizen	175	48.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	542	15.1%
French	353	9.9%
Arab	204	5.7%
English	134	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	35	1%
Norwegian	12	0.3%
Irish	10	0.3%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07863

What city is ZIP code 07863 in?

ZIP code 07863 is primarily assigned to Oxford, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07863 in?

ZIP code 07863 falls within Warren County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 07863 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 07863 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 07863 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 07863 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 07863 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 07863 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 07863?

ZIP code 07863 has an estimated population of 3,582 residents, with a density of 180 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 07863 in?

ZIP code 07863 observes the EST timezone.