08318 ZIP Code
Elmer, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08318 |
| City/Town: | Elmer |
| County: | Salem |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,069 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,227 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,725 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,627 |
| Median Home Value: | $244,900 |
| Land Area: | 80.4 sq miles
208.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.5577, -75.1777 |
Population Information (08318 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,069 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,935 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,134 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 710 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 666 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 650 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 718 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,065 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,329 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,562 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,509 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 897 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 950 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,345 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 464 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 204 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08318 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $244,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,228 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,627 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,372 | 94.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 255 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,607 | 82.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 765 | 17.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08318 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,260 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 125 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 514 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,566 | 43.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,130 | 13.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 746 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,335 | 16.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 844 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08318 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,227 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $105,363 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,383 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,725 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08318 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,184 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,718 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 466 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,776 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,453 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,095 | 19.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 170 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08318 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,821 | 81.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,173 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 136 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 165 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 705 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 553 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 836 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 155 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 604 | 5.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08318 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 89 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 50 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 441 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 324 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 310 | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 825 | 18.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 502 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 799 | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 507 | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 525 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08318 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,574 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 327 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 65 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 65 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 253 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08318 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 141 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 540 | 9.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 810 | 14.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 170 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 561 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 418 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 39 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 203 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 448 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,652 | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 223 | 3.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 247 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 266 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08318 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 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 (08318 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,535 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,221 | 76.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,095 | 33.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 433 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08318 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,511 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,558 | 35.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,342 | 30.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 310 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 90 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 264 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08318 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,975 | 85.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 54 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 60 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 70 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 463 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08318 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 79 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 445 | 9.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 589 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 720 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 832 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 567 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 345 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 189 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 861 | 18.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08318 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 70 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 182 | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 885 | 19.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,275 | 49.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,003 | 21.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 212 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08318 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,013 | 46.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 279 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 367 | 8.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,513 | 34.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 59 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 29 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 107 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08318 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 196 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,162 | 26.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,667 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,347 | 30.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08318 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 264 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 177 | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 271 | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 425 | 11.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,275 | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 851 | 23.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 279 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 65 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08318 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,055 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $962 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,228 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (08318 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,372 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,270 | 51.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 819 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 603 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,263 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,373 | 31.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,419 | 32.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08318 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,898 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,887 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,427 | 49.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 108 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 332 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,551 | 31.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08318 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,791 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 251 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 121 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 848 | 30.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 668 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 903 | 32.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08318 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,582 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 516 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,968 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,574 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 50 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 970 | 61.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 554 | 35.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08318 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,908 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,029 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 194 | 18.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 835 | 81.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 145 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08318 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,873 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 148 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 196 | 132.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 196 | 132.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 196 | 132.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 96 | 64.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 10 | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08318 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,359 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,737 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 622 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 471 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 69 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 65 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08318 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,372 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,149 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
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