07073 Zip Code, East Rutherford

Crime Rate & Statistics

A-

Safe zip code — below-average crime across most categories

Safer than 0% of zip codes in East Rutherford

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 139 / 300 High

Violent Crime 120

20% above national avg

Property Crime 127

27% above national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 07073 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is safe. Zip code 07073 in East Rutherford, NJ has a safety grade of A-. The overall crime index is 139, which is 39% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in East Rutherford.

Looking at specific crime types, murder is the most elevated concern (index: 158, 58% above average), while rape is the lowest risk (index: 65).

Highest Risk

Murder · Index 158 (58% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Rape · Index 65 (35% below avg)

07073 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and East Rutherford city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs East Rutherford	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	158	+58%	N/A	High
Assault	113	+13%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	145	+45%	N/A	Moderate
Rape	65	-35%	N/A	Low
Property Crime
Burglary	101	+1%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	140	+40%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	139	+39%	N/A	Moderate

07073 Crime Map

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07073 Demographics & Context

Population

8,910

Median Income

$86,823

Home Value

$536,151

Median Age

Pop. Density

2,530/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 28.2%

Graduate Degree 13.3%

Housing

37%

63%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 65.2%

Black 5.5%

Hispanic 21.4%

Asian 18.4%

07073 Crime Map

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East Rutherford Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 07073, East Rutherford?

Zip code 07073 in East Rutherford, NJ has a crime safety grade of A- as of 2026. The overall crime index is 139, which is 39% above the national average. Zip code 07073 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in East Rutherford.

Is Zip code 07073 a safe neighborhood in East Rutherford?

Zip code 07073 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in East Rutherford, earning a crime grade of A-. The highest concern is Murder (index: 158), while Rape is the lowest risk (index: 65). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in East Rutherford.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 07073?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 07073 is Murder, with a crime index of 158 (58% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 07073?

Zip code 07073 has a population of approximately 8,910. The median household income is $86,823. The median home value is $536,151. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 07073 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 07073's overall crime rate is 39% above the national average (index 139 vs 100). Within East Rutherford, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.