What are the best cities for a franchise in New Jersey?

The top-rated areas for franchises in New Jersey are ZIP 07626 (score: 100/100), ZIP 07627 (score: 100/100), ZIP 07628 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does New Jersey compare to other states for franchises?

New Jersey averages 100/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in New Jersey

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $161,086 in household income. ZIP 07626 leads at 100, $173,293 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 07626 Pop. 9.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$173,293
#2	ZIP 07627 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$175,078
#3	ZIP 07628 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,585
#4	ZIP 07630 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,963
#5	ZIP 08502 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$223,444
#6	ZIP 07632 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$222,192
#7	ZIP 07640 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$180,515
#8	ZIP 07642 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$169,862
#9	ZIP 08501 Pop. 6.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,015
#10	ZIP 07645 Pop. 8.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$183,664
#11	ZIP 07647 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,614
#12	ZIP 07648 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$164,766
#13	ZIP 07649 Pop. 8.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$214,736
#14	ZIP 07652 Pop. 27 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$139,707
#15	ZIP 07656 Pop. 9.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$165,391
#16	ZIP 08343 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,561
#17	ZIP 07661 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,827
#18	ZIP 07662 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,259
#19	ZIP 07663 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,935
#20	ZIP 07666 Pop. 41 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,311

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across New Jersey, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $161,086 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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