NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 08638

NJ · Population: 23,804

B
62/100
92
A+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 08638, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 08638

Zip code 08638 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 23,804 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 62/100), 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 $66,194, with home values near $209,800 and rents around $1,507/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% 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
$66,194
Home Value
$209,800
Rent
$1,507/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
28.1%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
58.5%
Rent Burden
27.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall62BWeighted 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).