08079 ZIP Code – Salem, New Jersey
Located in Salem, New Jersey, ZIP code 08079 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Salem County with a population of approximately 10,426 residents. The median household income of $50,975 is well below the New Jersey average and below the national average. The median home value of $169,100 is below the national average, with 57.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,033 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing), 9% apartments (decreasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.0%, above the national average. About 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 41.0, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 08072, 08001, 08038.
ZIP Code 08079 Data
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ZIP 08079 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08079 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $169k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,033 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.5% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08072 – Quinton
- 08001 – Alloway
- 08038 – Hancocks Bridge
- 08070 – Pennsville
- 08098 – Woodstown
- 19706 – Delaware City
- 19731 – Port Penn
- 08353 – Shiloh
- 08323 – Greenwich
- 08023 – Deepwater
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08072 | QUINTON | 249 | $62,738 |
| 08001 | ALLOWAY | 835 | $129,375 |
| 08038 | HANCOCKS BRIDGE | 380 | $87,083 |
| 08070 | PENNSVILLE | 12,468 | $74,518 |
| 08098 | WOODSTOWN | 9,475 | $111,950 |