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Zip Code 07055

NJ · Population: 70,048

C+
51/100
88
A
Safety
43
C
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
27
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 07055

Zip code 07055 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 70,048 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), 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 $57,832, with home values near $379,800 and rents around $1,341/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 11.8% 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
$57,832
Home Value
$379,800
Rent
$1,341/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
16.1%
Unemployment
11.8%
Owner-Occupied
22%
Rent Burden
27.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability43CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy27FLower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).