Zip Code 08061

NJ · Population: 3,517

A
84/100
98
A+
Safety
95
A+
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 08061

Zip code 08061 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 3,517 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $132,102 and home values around $334,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 37.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, which is near the national average.

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
$132,102
Home Value
$334,600
Rent
—
Median Age
39
College Educated
37.4%
Unemployment
3.3%
Owner-Occupied
98.3%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability95A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).