08079 ZIP Code
Salem, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08079 |
| City/Town: | Salem |
| County: | Salem |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,426 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,975 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,269 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,108 |
| Median Home Value: | $169,100 |
| Land Area: | 88.7 sq miles
229.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.0 sq miles
23.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.5424, -75.4317 |
Population Information (08079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,426 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,812 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,614 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 790 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 769 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 656 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 325 | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 645 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,377 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,155 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,062 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 728 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 870 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,144 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 578 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 327 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $169,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,033 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,108 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,168 | 81.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 940 | 18.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,381 | 57.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,787 | 42.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,241 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 332 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 626 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,046 | 42.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,366 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 597 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 838 | 11.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 436 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,975 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,114 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,739 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,269 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,734 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,401 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 327 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,438 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,478 | 79.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 720 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 203 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,374 | 61.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,587 | 34.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 68 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 68 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 63 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 266 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 184 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 731 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 61 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 538 | 5.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 111 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08079 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 186 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 513 | 12.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 333 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 406 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 623 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 556 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 434 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 560 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 307 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 250 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08079 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,315 | 75.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 361 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 111 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 99 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 72 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 394 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08079 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 106 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 197 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 411 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 183 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 421 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 453 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 23 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 250 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 486 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,090 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 365 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 170 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 246 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,922 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,106 | 58.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,325 | 51.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 418 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08079 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,787 | 66.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,757 | 42.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,236 | 29.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 438 | 10.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 32 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 838 | 20.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08079 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,058 | 59.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 763 | 14.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 350 | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 438 | 8.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 156 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 150 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 97 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 96 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08079 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 162 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 218 | 4.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 321 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 343 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 437 | 8.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 538 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 695 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 711 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,670 | 32.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08079 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 95 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 513 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,602 | 31.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,166 | 42.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 521 | 10.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 211 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08079 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,189 | 28.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 331 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 797 | 19.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,678 | 40.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 130 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08079 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 734 | 17.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,297 | 31.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,275 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 862 | 20.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08079 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 298 | 12.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 397 | 16.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 266 | 11.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 454 | 19.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 515 | 21.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 384 | 16.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 59 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,784 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $717 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,033 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (08079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,168 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,521 | 36.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 413 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 740 | 17.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,644 | 39.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,175 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,579 | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08079 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,754 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,328 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,668 | 44.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 227 | 6.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 484 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,686 | 44.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08079 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,271 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 191 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 98 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,256 | 55.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 354 | 15.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 372 | 16.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,917 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 512 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,340 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,065 | 20.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 238 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,009 | 48.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 818 | 39.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08079 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,756 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,435 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 902 | 62.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 532 | 37.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 164 | 11.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,253 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 238 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 173 | 72.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 173 | 72.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 173 | 72.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 31 | 13.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 89 | 37.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08079 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,636 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,996 | 93.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 640 | 6.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 519 | 5.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 50 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 69 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08079 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,168 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,601 | 86.4% | 89.4% |
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