ZIP Code 08318 -- Elmer, NJ

Salem | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 84.19% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
11,961
Unknown
Median Income
$92,558
Home Value
$302,000
Median Rent
$1,349
Median Age
44.30
Diversity Index
41.10
Moderate
Cost of Living
109.7
above average
Unemployment
6.4%

About ZIP Code 08318

ZIP code 08318 in Elmer, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 11,961. The median household income is $92,558, which is This is 23% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $302,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.3x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 109.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.30 years. Approximately 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Salem, NJ.

Population & Age

Total Population
11,961
Median Age
44.30
Male Population
5,821
48.7%
Female Population
6,140
51.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
41.10 Moderate
White
82.4%
Black or African American
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.4%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.7%
Other Race
1.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$92,558
Mean Household Income
$114,864
Per Capita Income
$42,911
Below Poverty Line
8.7%

This is 23% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$302,000
Median Rent
$1,349
Total Housing Units
4,627
Occupied Units
4,264
Vacant Units
363
7.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1973
Owner Occupied
84.2%
Renter Occupied
15.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.3x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 84.2% Renter 15.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 8.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
6,030
Employment Rate
93.6%
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
88.5%
Carpool
3.4%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
6.5%

Cost of Living Index

109.7
above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 08318 is 9.7% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Salem

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
08069 Carneys point 13,413 $71,942
08070 Pennsville 12,511 $75,697
08079 Salem 10,762 $54,641
08098 Woodstown 9,680 $110,913
08067 Pedricktown 1,711 $111,912
08001 Alloway 854 $134,583

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 08318

ZIP code 08318 (Elmer, NJ) has a total population of 11,961 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 08318 is $92,558 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 23% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 08318 is primarily located in Elmer, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Salem County.

The median home value in ZIP code 08318 is $302,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,349.

The median age in ZIP code 08318 is 44.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 08318 has a cost of living index of 109.68 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 08318, 26.13% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 8.42% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 08318 is 6.42%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 6.50% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.