07871 ZIP Code
Sparta, New jersey
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07871 |
| City/Town: | Sparta |
| County: | Sussex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,020 |
| Median Household Income: | $159,924 |
| Per Capita Income: | $78,413 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,222 |
| Median Home Value: | $454,900 |
| Land Area: | 38.1 sq miles
98.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0467, -74.6280 |
Population Information (07871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,020 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,272 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,748 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,177 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,496 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,391 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,588 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 991 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,816 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,756 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,436 | 16.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,080 | 9.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,317 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,786 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 816 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 370 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $454,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,800 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,222 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,675 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 547 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,899 | 89.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 776 | 10.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,377 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 48 | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 186 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,279 | 15.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,014 | 14.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,112 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,287 | 36.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,451 | 24.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 60.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07871 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $159,924 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $197,425 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $187,300 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $78,413 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,574 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,043 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 531 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,018 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,454 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,914 | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 643 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,649 | 88.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 68 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 766 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 502 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,030 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 948 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,641 | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 593 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 185 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 824 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07871 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 195 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 32 | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 129 | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 73 | 1.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 464 | 6.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 717 | 9.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 668 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,212 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,248 | 16.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,937 | 38.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07871 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,910 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 614 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 148 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 236 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 71 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,906 | 17.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07871 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 843 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,224 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 334 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 827 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 492 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 186 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,022 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,565 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,068 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 741 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 268 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 464 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,388 | 97.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,440 | 87.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,175 | 19.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 609 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07871 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,593 | 85.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,082 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,680 | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 212 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 58 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 77 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07871 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,210 | 87.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 652 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 19 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 125 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 38 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 89 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 79 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07871 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 157 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 872 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,126 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,123 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,191 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 819 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,053 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 539 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,321 | 16.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07871 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 24 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 504 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,095 | 13.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,008 | 36.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,991 | 36.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 600 | 7.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07871 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,701 | 22.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,084 | 14.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 601 | 7.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,011 | 52.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 133 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 110 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07871 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 235 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,662 | 21.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,623 | 47.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,155 | 28.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07871 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 124 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 73 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 65 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 167 | 2.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 454 | 6.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,248 | 47.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,509 | 36.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 259 | 3.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07871 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,302 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,435 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,800 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (07871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,675 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,335 | 69.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,459 | 32.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 566 | 7.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,431 | 18.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,926 | 38.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,152 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07871 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,239 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,230 | 27.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,450 | 66.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 130 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 316 | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,924 | 23.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07871 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,470 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 281 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 283 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,289 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,417 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,200 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,028 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 706 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,997 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,758 | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 215 | 12.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 732 | 41.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 811 | 46.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07871 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,204 | 91.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,600 | 7.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 559 | 34.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,002 | 62.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 160 | 10.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,227 | 91.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 201 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,793 | 892.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,793 | 892.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,793 | 892.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 630 | 313.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 9.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 427 | 212.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 14.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07871 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,843 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,784 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,059 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 692 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 856 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 415 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 96 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07871 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,675 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,576 | 98.7% | 89.4% |
Sparta, NJ07871