ZIP code 08079

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 08079 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Salem, NJ. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 08079 ZIP code area.

08079 is the zip code for

Salem, NJ

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Total population
10,987▼
Housing units
5,118▼
Land area
(sq. miles)
91.04
Density
(people per sq. mile)
120.68▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
8.99

Demographic data for zip code 08079

Gender:

Male
5,201▼
Female
5,786▼
Median age
Male
39.60
Female
41.50
Gender

Households:

Total households
4,442▼
Family households
2,888▼
Nonfamily households
1,554▲
Average household size
2.44▼
Average family size
3.01▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
5,118▼
Occupied housing units
4,442▼
Owner-occupied
2,658▼
Renter-occupied
1,784▲
Vacant housing units
676▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
731▼
5 to 9 years
744▼
10 to 14 years
765▼
15 to 19 years
766▼
20 to 24 years
606▼
25 to 34 years
1,219▼
35 to 44 years
1,245▼
45 to 54 years
1,699▲
55 to 59 years
756▲
60 to 64 years
722▲
65 to 74 years
921▲
75 to 84 years
536▼
85 years and over
277▲
Median age
40.60▲
Age

Race:

White
6,671
Hispanic or Latino
548
Black or African American
3,413
Asian
38
American Indian & Alaska Native
39
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
1
Other (One Race)
10
Two or More Races
267
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 08079

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
8,683
Civilian labor force
5,115
Employed
4,169
Unemployed
946
Armed Forces
4
Not in labor force
3,564
Percent Unemployed
18.5%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
4,133
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
3,433
Carpooled
416
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
92
Walked
92
Other means
34
Worked at home
66
Mean travel time
29.6 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
4,169
Management / business / science / arts
1,130
Service
808
Sales / office
914
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
464
Production / transportation / material moving
853
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
4,169
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
53
Construction
322
Manufacturing
448
Wholesale trade
122
Retail trade
462
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
463
Information
100
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
153
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
278
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,030
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
322
Public administration
305
Other services
111
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
4,169
Private wage & salary workers
3,279
Government workers
722
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
162
Unpaid family workers
6
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
4,357
Less than $10,000
537
$10,000 to $14,999
272
$15,000 to $24,999
598
$25,000 to $34,999
329
$35,000 to $49,999
579
$50,000 to $74,999
744
$75,000 to $99,999
448
$100,000 to $149,999
646
$150,000 to $199,999
131
$200,000 or more
73
Median household income
$47,486
Mean household income
$59,206
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
17.6%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 08079

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Elsinboro Twp
631 Salem-fort Elfsborg Road		(856) 935-38171081512.0
John Fenwick
183 Smith Street		(856) 935-41004192948.4
Lower Alloways Creek
967 Main St Canton		(856) 935-27072362110.1
Mannington
495 Route 45		(856) 935-10781542910.8
Salem High
219 Walnut Street		(856) 935-390056915710.8
Salem Middle
51 New Market Street		(856) 935-27005123369.1
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Public libraries around Salem, NJ

NameAddress
Delanco Public Library
1303 Burlington Avenue
Delanco, NJ 08075
Riverside Public Library
10 Zurbrugg Way
Riverside, NJ 08075
Runnemede Public Library
Broadway & Black Horse Pike
Runnemede, NJ 08078
Mccowan Memorial Library
15 Pitman Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
Pennsville Public Library190 S. Broadway
Pennsville, NJ 08070
Salem Free Public Library
112 W. Broadway
Salem, NJ 08079
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Universities and Colleges around 08079

NameAddressPhone
Salem Center174 East Broadway
Salem, NJ 08079		(856) 935-1100
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 08079

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital202 Spring Garden Road
Ancora, NJ 08037		(609) 561-1700625
Camden Cnty Hlth Servs CenterWoodbury-Turnersville Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012		(856) 374-6600449
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
200 Trenton Road
Browns Mills, NJ 08015		(609) 893-6611161
Hampton Hospital650 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060		(609) 267-700083
Kennedy Mem Hosps-Univ Med Ctr
2201 Chapel Avenue West
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002		(856) 488-6500457
Memorial Hosp Of Salem County
310 Woodstown Road
Salem, NJ 08079		(856) 935-1000108
Rancocas Hospital218-A Sunset Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046		(609) 835-2900225
Southern Ocean County Hospital1140 Route 72 West
Manahawkin, NJ 08050		(609) 978-8900120
Underwood-Memorial Hospital
509 North Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096		(856) 845-0100242
Virtua Mem Hosp Of Burlington
175 Madison Avenue
Mount Holly, NJ 08060		(609) 267-0700318
Virtua West Jersey Hosp-Berlin
100 Townsend Avenue
Berlin, NJ 08009		(856) 322-310075
Virtua West Jersey Hospital
101 Carnie Boulevard
Voorhees, NJ 08043		(856) 325-3000271
Virtua West Jersey Hospital
90 Brick Road
Marlton, NJ 08053		(856) 355-6000143
William B Kessler Mem Hospital
600 South White Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ 08037		(609) 561-670093
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 08079

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Golden Pigeon Ii Restaurant &534 Quinton Rd
Salem, NJ 08079		American, Seafood, Steaks856-935-6811
KFC473 E Broadway
Salem, NJ 08079		Fast Food856-935-0639
McDonald's437 E Broadway
Salem, NJ 08079		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches856-935-8400
Salem City Cafe113 Market St.
Salem, NJ 08079		American856-339-4455
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Crime Rates in Salem, NJ

Crime rates in Salem, NJ:

Total
435
Violent Crime
78
Murder & Manslaughter
1
Forcible Rape
8
Robbery
22
Aggravated Assault
47
Property Crime
357
Burglary
121
Larceny & Theft
212
Motor Vehicle Theft
24
Arson
3
Salem, NJ

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