Zip code 07979: Pottersville, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 07979?

07979 is assigned to Pottersville, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 07979 in?

07979 is mostly in Hunterdon County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 07979?

About 214 people live in 07979, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 07979?

The closest zip codes to 07979 are 08858, 07830, 07934, 07977, 07921.

Residential delivery areaHunterdon CountyEastern Time

Population

214

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.9 sq mi

242 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 07979

07979 is a small-town zip code in Pottersville, New Jersey (Hunterdon County), covering 0.9 sq mi of land. About 214 people live here, or 242 per square mile. The median resident is 56.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

96% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in sales, education and management. 46% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 07979 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 214 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Bachelor's degree or higher95.8%
99th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%3rd of 580 in NJ
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%11th of 576 in NJ
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%14th of 576 in NJ
Self-employed workers45.6%
99th
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%3rd of 578 in NJ
Government workers33.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%14th of 578 in NJ
Median age56.2
98th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.132nd of 579 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$100,318
98th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,47458th of 575 in NJ
Per capita income$74,919
94th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253121st of 579 in NJ
Work from home23.7%
86th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%127th of 577 in NJ
Foreign-born residents5.1%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%488th of 580 in NJ
Population density242/sq mi
23rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi513th of 580 in NJ
Diversity index15.7
8th
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4547th of 580 in NJ
Residents under 1814%
6th
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%516th of 580 in NJ
Population214
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809566th of 580 in NJ
Poverty rate2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%519th of 579 in NJ
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%565th of 578 in NJ
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%564th of 579 in NJ
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%569th of 580 in NJ
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%545th of 576 in NJ
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%577th of 580 in NJ
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%564th of 578 in NJ
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%570th of 578 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.135
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478572nd of 574 in NJ

Measure	07979	Hunterdon	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	95.8%	57.4%	43.6%	35.7%	99th	3rd of 580
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	85.1%	63.8%	65.2%	99th	11th of 576
Broadband accessStrength	100%	94.6%	92.8%	91%	99th	14th of 576
Self-employed workers	45.6%	12.2%	8.9%	10%	99th	3rd of 578
Government workers	33.7%	14.9%	14.3%	14.5%	99th	14th of 578
Median age	56.2	46.1	40.1	38.9	98th	32nd of 579
Median earnings per workerStrength	$100,318	$78,781	$60,474	$49,666	98th	58th of 575
Per capita incomeStrength	$74,919	$72,227	$54,253	$44,673	94th	121st of 579
Work from home	23.7%	21.8%	16.8%	15.1%	86th	127th of 577
Foreign-born residents	5.1%	10.6%	23.9%	14.1%	30th	488th of 580
Population density	242/sq mi	304/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	23rd	513th of 580
Diversity index	15.7	34.8	66.4	61.4	8th	547th of 580
Residents under 18	14%	19.1%	21.8%	22%	6th	516th of 580
Population	214	130,160	9,343,809	334,922,499	1st	566th of 580
Poverty rateStrength	2%	4%	9.7%	12.5%	1st	519th of 579
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.6%	6.3%	5.2%	1st	565th of 578
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	2.8%	7.5%	8.4%	1st	564th of 579
Veterans	0%	4.6%	3.7%	6.2%	1st	569th of 580
Housing vacancy	0%	2.4%	7.5%	10.1%	1st	545th of 576
Residents 65 and older	0%	20.8%	17.2%	17.2%	1st	577th of 580
Tech workers	0%	5.4%	4.8%	3.8%	1st	564th of 578
Healthcare workers	0%	6.9%	9.2%	9.7%	1st	570th of 578
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.135	0.443	0.478	0.483	1st	572nd of 574

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

14%

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

54%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

56.2

Under 18

14%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black7%
Hispanic0%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

15.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 77
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 100%
Married couples: 100%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

77%

$200k+

23%

Median household income

07979

—

Hunterdon Co.

$141,715

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$74,919

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

100%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.135

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

07979

—

Hunterdon Co.

$517,200

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

07979

—

Hunterdon Co.

$1,687

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 77
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

24%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

44%

45–59

60+

46%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

91.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

35%

Education

34%

Management

11%

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Information

44%

Finance, insurance and real estate

35%

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Education

Manufacturing

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$100,318

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

45.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

33.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	07979	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$71,974	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

62%

Graduate

34%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 95.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 34.1%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Pottersville
State: New Jersey
County: Hunterdon County
Center point: 40.7112° N, 74.7306° W
Land area: 0.9 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

07979 spans 2 counties

Hunterdon County81% of land
Somerset County19% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Pottersville (unincorporated)85% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 07979

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
08858	Oldwick, NJ	2 mi	20	—	—
07830	Califon, NJ	3.4 mi	7,379	$180,852	$656,400
07934	Gladstone, NJ	3.6 mi	1,293	$245,429	$845,500
07977	Peapack, NJ	4.1 mi	917	$150,875	$870,600
07921	Bedminster, NJ	4.7 mi	7,700	$123,104	$433,300
07930	Chester, NJ	5.4 mi	8,648	$240,954	$771,200
07853	Long Valley, NJ	5.9 mi	12,339	$175,792	$605,000
07931	Far Hills, NJ	6.3 mi	2,985	$201,078	$1,165,700
08833	Lebanon, NJ	6.4 mi	9,184	$172,454	$604,400
08888	Whitehouse, NJ · PO box	6.4 mi	—	—	—
07978	Pluckemin, NJ · PO box	6.7 mi	—	—	—
08889	Whitehouse Station, NJ	7.2 mi	10,193	$157,781	$542,300

Questions about 07979

What city is zip code 07979?

07979 is assigned to Pottersville, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 07979 in?

07979 is mostly in Hunterdon County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 07979?

About 214 people live in 07979, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 07979 in?

07979 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 07979?

The closest zip codes to 07979 are 08858, 07830, 07934, 07977, 07921.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07979, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.