ZIP Code 08079

Located in Salem, NJ (Salem County)

ZIP Code 08079 (Salem, NJ): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 10,762 residents (47 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $196,457
  • Average Household Income: $54,641

ZIP code 08079 primarily serves Salem, NJ in Salem County. An estimated 10,762 people live within this area, with about 47 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 08079, the average price is around $196,457. That makes local housing 62% lower than the New Jersey average of $522,239, and 36% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 08079 earns about $54,641 a year. This income is 55% lower than the average family in New Jersey ($122,052), and 31% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 10,762
Median Household Income $54,641
Median Home Value $196,457
Median Age 42.0 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$40,717
Labor Force Participation60.3%
Unemployment Rate6.0%
Average Commute Time29.2 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate57.5%
Median Rent$1,113
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)38.4%
Total Housing Units4,478

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CitySalem
CountySalem
County FIPS34033
Metro Area (CBSA)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Combined Area (CSA)Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Population Density46.9/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)39.5428, -75.4318
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.20
Dual Income Families44.4%

Marital Status

Married42.6%
Never Married37.6%
Divorced10.0%
Widowed9.9%

Gender

Male45.8%
Female54.2%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)4.7%
Poverty Rate15.7%

Key Population Groups

Veterans5.9%
Disabled Population20.0%
Limited English Proficiency4.6%

All ZIP Codes in Salem

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
08079 Current 10,762 $54,641 $196,457

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