NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07002

NJ · Population: 70,497

B
66/100
96
A+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
49
C
Quality of Life
55
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 07002

Zip code 07002 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 70,497 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

The median household income here is $80,044, with home values near $413,100 and rents around $1,474/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 38.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 6%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$80,044
Home Value
$413,100
Rent
$1,474/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
38.4%
Unemployment
6%
Owner-Occupied
39.2%
Rent Burden
22.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life49CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy55C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).