ZIP code 07979
Where is ZIP code 07979?
Pottersville, New Jersey
Hunterdon County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 07979 belongs to Pottersville, New Jersey in Hunterdon County. 07979 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Pottersville post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 908. About 214 people live in the 07979 area. The closest ZIP codes are 08858 (Oldwick, 2.3 mi southwest), 07934 (Gladstone, 3.3 mi northeast) and 07977 (Peapack, 3.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 07979 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pottersville |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 908 |
| Coordinates | 40.7026, -74.7276 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 079 |
Population and income in 07979
| Population | 214 · lower than 95% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 242 · lower than 87% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.2 years · higher than 94% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Income per person | $74,919 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 96% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 77 |
| Households | 77 (2.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07979. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 07979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08858 | Oldwick, NJ | 2.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 07934 | Gladstone, NJ | 3.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 07977 | Peapack, NJ | 3.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 07931 | Far Hills, NJ | 3.9 mi E | Standard |
| 07830 | Califon, NJ | 4.7 mi W | Standard |
| 07921 | Bedminster, NJ | 5.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 08888 | Whitehouse, NJ | 5.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 07978 | Pluckemin, NJ | 6.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 08889 | Whitehouse Station, NJ | 6.5 mi S | Standard |
| 07930 | Chester, NJ | 6.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 08833 | Lebanon, NJ | 6.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 07853 | Long Valley, NJ | 6.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 07979 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 07979
PO BOX 123
POTTERSVILLE NJ 07979
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (07979-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 07979?
- 07979 is a Pottersville, New Jersey ZIP code.
- What county is 07979 in?
- ZIP code 07979 is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 07979 in?
- 07979 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 07979?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 07979 use area code 908.
- What is the population of ZIP code 07979?
- About 214 people live in ZIP code 07979, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 07979 for a street address?
- No. 07979 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Pottersville use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 07979?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 07979 are 08858 (Oldwick, 2.3 miles), 07934 (Gladstone, 3.3 miles), 07977 (Peapack, 3.9 miles) and 07931 (Far Hills, 3.9 miles).