07871 ZIP Code – Sparta, New Jersey
07871 is a large ZIP code in Sparta, New Jersey, part of Sussex County with a population of approximately 21,020 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $159,924, which is above the New Jersey average and well above the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $454,900, well above the national average, with 87.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,800 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 92% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 4.3%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 3.1%, well below the national average. 62.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 42.2, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 07439, 07416, 07848.
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ZIP 07871 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 07871 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $159k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $454k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,800 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 62.4% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 07439 – Ogdensburg
- 07416 – Franklin
- 07848 – Lafayette
- 07849 – Lake Hopatcong
- 07438 – Oak Ridge
- 07843 – Hopatcong
- 07822 – Augusta
- 07419 – Hamburg
- 07885 – Wharton
- 07821 – Andover
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07439 | OGDENSBURG | 2,215 | $107,569 |
| 07416 | FRANKLIN | 5,736 | $88,557 |
| 07848 | LAFAYETTE | 4,425 | $107,500 |
| 07849 | LAKE HOPATCONG | 8,573 | $115,670 |
| 07438 | OAK RIDGE | 11,209 | $120,242 |