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Zip Code 08045

NJ · Population: 3,059

B
66/100
95
A+
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
27
F
Jobs
Zip 08045, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 08045

Zip code 08045 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 3,059 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $74,250 and home values around $209,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 11.8% 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
$74,250
Home Value
$209,800
Rent
$1,087/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
25.9%
Unemployment
11.8%
Owner-Occupied
68.1%
Rent Burden
17.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy27FLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).