NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 08221

NJ · Population: 6,952

A
84/100
99
A+
Safety
89
A
Affordability
88
A
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 08221

Zip code 08221 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 6,952 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 $133,487 and home values around $338,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, 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
$133,487
Home Value
$338,700
Rent
$1,780/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
57.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
90.2%
Rent Burden
16% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability89ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life88AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower 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).