NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07442

NJ · Population: 11,052

A
83/100
99
A+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 07442

Zip code 07442 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 11,052 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), 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 $113,781 and home values around $373,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 40.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, 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
$113,781
Home Value
$373,900
Rent
$1,716/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
40.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
Owner-Occupied
78.1%
Rent Burden
18.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted 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).