NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07043

NJ · Population: 13,425

B+
78/100
100
A+
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 07043, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 07043

Zip code 07043 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 13,425 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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.

With a median household income of $231,214 and home values around $883,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$231,214
Home Value
$883,400
Rent
$2,294/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
82%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
83.7%
Rent Burden
11.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety100A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+Weighted 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).