NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 08551

NJ · Population: 5,746

A
85/100
99
A+
Safety
83
A
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
Zip 08551, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 08551

Zip code 08551 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 5,746 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), 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 $148,513 and home values around $543,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 62.3% 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
$148,513
Home Value
$543,200
Rent
$2,241/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
62.3%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
90.5%
Rent Burden
18.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability83ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).