NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07656

NJ · Population: 9,098

A
87/100
100
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 07656, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 07656

Zip code 07656 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 9,098 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 87/100), 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 $164,241 and home values around $661,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$164,241
Home Value
$661,300
Rent
$1,887/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
55.1%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
82.1%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety100A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall87AWeighted 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).