Zip Code 08821

NJ · Population: 514

A+
90/100
98
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
Zip 08821, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 08821

Zip code 08821 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 514 residents. It receives an overall grade of A+ (score: 90/100), 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 $118,333 and home values around $472,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$118,333
Home Value
$472,600
Rent
—
Median Age
39
College Educated
36.8%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
100%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall90A+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).