NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 07940

NJ · Population: 17,798

B+
76/100
100
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 07940, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 07940

Zip code 07940 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 17,798 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $163,643 and home values around $845,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 71.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$163,643
Home Value
$845,500
Rent
$2,168/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
71.1%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
63.7%
Rent Burden
15.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety100A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).