NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 08854

NJ · Population: 60,233

B+
74/100
99
A+
Safety
83
A
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 08854, NJ — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 08854

Zip code 08854 is located in New Jersey and is home to approximately 60,233 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $123,236 and home values around $403,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 49.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$123,236
Home Value
$403,100
Rent
$1,846/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
49.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
65.8%
Rent Burden
18% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability83ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).