Zip Code 07871 — Sparta, NJ
07871 is a ZIP Code associated with Sparta, NJ, located within Sussex. 07871 ranks #2 out of 19 ZIP codes in Sussex County by population (and #161 out of 598 in NJ). The area supports an estimated population of 21,437 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 216.9 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 07871 |
| Primary City | Sparta |
| State / Province | NJ |
| County | Sussex |
| Total Population | 21,437 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 216.9 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 07871 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 07871 | Sussex County | NJ State Average |
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| Population | 21,437 | 147,073 (Total) | 9,343,809 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 216.9 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #2 of 19 | -- | -- |
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