NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 08848

NJ · Population: 8,295

B+
79/100
99
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
Zip 08848, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 08848

Zip code 08848 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 8,295 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $126,705 and home values around $375,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 46.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$126,705
Home Value
$375,600
Rent
$1,581/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
46.3%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
92.9%
Rent Burden
15% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).