NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 08701

NJ · Population: 134,008

C+
59/100
89
A
Safety
38
D
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
Zip 08701, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 08701

Zip code 08701 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 134,008 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $412,600 and median rent of $1,623/month against a median income of $58,949. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 32.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.3% 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
$58,949
Home Value
$412,600
Rent
$1,623/mo
Median Age
18
College Educated
32.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
Owner-Occupied
51.6%
Rent Burden
33% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety89ALower crime = higher score
Affordability38DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).