Zip Code 08230

NJ · Population: 6,139

A
80/100
98
A+
Safety
62
B
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 08230, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 08230

Zip code 08230 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 6,139 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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.

The median household income here is $109,046, with home values near $393,000 and rents around $1,801/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 44.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%.

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
$109,046
Home Value
$393,000
Rent
$1,801/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
44.8%
Unemployment
1.3%
Owner-Occupied
95.5%
Rent Burden
19.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability62BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).