NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07462

NJ · Population: 6,712

B+
78/100
98
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 07462

Zip code 07462 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 6,712 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $92,596 and home values around $240,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 30.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$92,596
Home Value
$240,300
Rent
$1,563/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
30.4%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
80.6%
Rent Burden
20.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).