NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07205

NJ · Population: 22,262

B+
70/100
98
A+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
46
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 07205

Zip code 07205 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 22,262 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $89,804 and home values around $339,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.2% 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
$89,804
Home Value
$339,700
Rent
$1,596/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
29.1%
Unemployment
7.2%
Owner-Occupied
69.9%
Rent Burden
21.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).