NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07601

NJ · Population: 45,758

B
63/100
96
A+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
Zip 07601, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 07601

Zip code 07601 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 45,758 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 63/100), 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 $79,133, with home values near $353,000 and rents around $1,750/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 40.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$79,133
Home Value
$353,000
Rent
$1,750/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
40.7%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
36.5%
Rent Burden
26.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall63BWeighted 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).