NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07203

NJ · Population: 22,500

B
62/100
95
A+
Safety
64
B
Affordability
49
C
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
Zip 07203, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 07203

Zip code 07203 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 22,500 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 62/100), 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 $75,264, with home values near $293,300 and rents around $1,367/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 24.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 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
$75,264
Home Value
$293,300
Rent
$1,367/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
24.7%
Unemployment
8%
Owner-Occupied
53.4%
Rent Burden
21.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life49CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall62BWeighted 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).