NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07206

NJ · Population: 30,364

C+
55/100
86
A
Safety
34
D
Affordability
40
C
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 07206

Zip code 07206 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 30,364 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $296,300 and median rent of $1,457/month against a median income of $54,206. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, 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
$54,206
Home Value
$296,300
Rent
$1,457/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
6.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
26.6%
Rent Burden
32.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety86ALower crime = higher score
Affordability34DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life40CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).