NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 08608

NJ · Population: 786

C
48/100
93
A+
Safety
—
—
Affordability
34
D
Quality of Life
17
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 08608

Zip code 08608 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 786 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 18.8% 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
—
Home Value
—
Rent
$1,024/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
21.8%
Unemployment
18.8%
Owner-Occupied
11.1%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability——Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life34DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy17FLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).