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07871

Sparta, NJ

Total Population
21,020
Median Household Income
$159,924
Median Home Value
$454,900
Median Rent
$1,800

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$159,924
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$454,900
101.5% above state median
Rent
$1,800
100% above state median
Median Age
42.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Sparta, NJ

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 60.8% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Family-oriented community with 70% family households.

Low poverty rate of 4.1%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$159,924
+112.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-31,562,852
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.73 people

Total Households
7,675
Family Households
69.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
27.6%
#2 Industry
Education
24.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
21.6%
Total Employed Residents:5,677

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
13.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.6%
236 workers
Public Transit
1.6%
148 workers
Total Commuting Workers:8,979
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.4%
11,043 employed
Labor Force
11,574
531 unemployed
Median Age
42.4 years
Per Capita Income
$71,983
Poverty Rate
4.1%

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