NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 08302

NJ · Population: 47,487

C+
58/100
88
A
Safety
47
C
Affordability
48
C
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 08302

Zip code 08302 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 47,487 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $58,185, with home values near $190,400 and rents around $1,229/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 13% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$58,185
Home Value
$190,400
Rent
$1,229/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
13%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
57.7%
Rent Burden
25.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability47CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life48CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).