| City: | Lyons, New Jersey |
| City Alias: | Basking Ridge |
| County: | Somerset County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:23:04 PM |
| Population: | 459 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 908 / 973 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 40.6699, -74.5572 |
| Land Area: | 0.135 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 07939 has 459 residents and 14 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 70.1 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.7% male and 42.3% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.2%, much higher than the state average of 55.0%) and Black or African American (25.3%, much higher than the state average of 13.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2%, which is much lower than the state average (21.6%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (13.1%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 459Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 322Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,400.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 14Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 293 | 294 | 314 | 340 | 225 | 236 | 219 | 212 | 258 | 254 | 212 | 330 | 380 | 322 |
| Decennial Census | 228 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 459 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 70.1
Male Median Age: 61.2
Female Median Age: 86.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 21 | 30 | 19 | 9 | 20 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 27 | 100 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 27 | 40 | 59 | 28 | 41 | 34 | 36 | 120 |
| White: | 313 | 64.54% |
| Black: | 116 | 23.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 42 | 8.66% |
| Asian: | 7 | 1.44% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.24% |
| Total: | 485 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 265 | 57.73% | 61.2 years |
| Females: | 194 | 42.27% | 86.3 years |
| Total: | 459 | 100% | 70.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 295 | 91.61% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.93% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 24 | 7.45% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 7.45% |
| Total Population: | 322 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 298 | 92.55% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 24 | 7.45% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,250. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,250 | $43,365 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,250 | $43,365 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $43,750 | $17,250 | $43,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 322 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 322 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 96.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 14 | 4.35% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 26 | 8.07% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 161 | 50.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 53 | 16.46% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 1.24% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 7.14% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 41 | 12.73% |
| Total: | 322 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 282 | 87.58% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 64 | 19.88% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 81 | 96.43% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 3.57% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 81 | 96.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 07939 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 1,094 people with an annual payroll of $129,746,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 15Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $32,465,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $129,746,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,094Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 07939 is located in Somerset County, New Jersey, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 07939, and is subdivided into the Lakewood-New Brunswick, NJ division. It covers 0.135 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Lakewood-New Brunswick, NJ (CBSA Div 29484)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 18,897,109Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.135 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 970.19 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3442180Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lyons CDP; New JerseySource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 07939 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.