SALEM, NJ  08079

Total Population: 10,696

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Median Home Value

$180,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,375

Across all households

Median Age

41 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)58.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)31.1%
Hispanic or Latino6.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

20.4%

Male

46.4%

Female

53.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

4.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,375

Mean Household Income

$83,378

Per Capita Income

$35,532

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$180,300

Median Rent

$1,057/mo

Total Housing Units

5,213

Owner-Occupied

58.3%

Renter-Occupied

41.7%

Vacancy Rate

17.1%

Married Couple Households

38.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.7%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

84.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 08079.