Phillipsburg, New Jersey · ZIP 08865

Phillipsburg — ZIP 08865

Phillipsburg (08865) scores 70/100 — Good for New Jersey. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $346K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share8%

Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency32%

Avg reading proficiency40%

Schools nearby10

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index72/100

Typical home value$346K

Median rent$2,000/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$346K

Median Rent

$2,000/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

912

Violent Crime

Property Crime

836

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Warren County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Lopatcong Elementary School	PK–04	389	47%	42%
Lopatcong Township Middle School	05–08	335	44%	56%
Pohatcong Township School	PK–08	318	37%	37%
Harmony Township School	PK–08	190	37%	42%
Alpha Borough School	PK–08	215	32%	47%
Phillipsburg High School	09–12	1,750	25%	37%
Phillipsburg Elementary School	03–05	621	21%	25%
Phillipsburg Middle School	06–08	636	16%	32%
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center	PK–01	449	Not reported	Not reported
Philipsburg Primary School	KG–02	420	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,078

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

42 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08865 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 08865 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 08865 is approximately $346K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 08865 in Phillipsburg has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.