NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07026

NJ · Population: 32,472

B
67/100
94
A+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
66
B
Jobs
Zip 07026, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 07026

Zip code 07026 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 32,472 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), 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 $72,026, with home values near $430,500 and rents around $1,491/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.7%, 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
$72,026
Home Value
$430,500
Rent
$1,491/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
22.2%
Unemployment
4.7%
Owner-Occupied
46.6%
Rent Burden
24.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy66BLower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).