NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 08837

NJ · Population: 19,544

B+
70/100
98
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
Zip 08837, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 08837

Zip code 08837 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 19,544 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $98,728 and home values around $392,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

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
$98,728
Home Value
$392,800
Rent
$1,715/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
51.2%
Unemployment
6.3%
Owner-Occupied
48.2%
Rent Burden
20.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).