Zip Code 08534

NJ · Population: 12,990

A
82/100
98
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
Zip 08534, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 08534

Zip code 08534 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 12,990 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $179,516 and home values around $545,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 73.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$179,516
Home Value
$545,500
Rent
$1,828/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
73.1%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
84.6%
Rent Burden
12.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).