ZIP Code 08001

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Alloway · Salem County · New Jersey

Population
844

134/sq mi

Median income
$134,583

▲ 76% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$318,100

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.5%

Median age 50.5

Land area
6.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08001 in Alloway, New Jersey has a population of 844. The median household income is $134,583, which is 76% above the national average. Median home value is $318,100, 14% above the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.3 square miles in Alloway, Salem County, New Jersey. The area is home to 844 residents, producing a population density of 134 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08001 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08001 sits at $134,583 (10% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $46,568. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $318,100 (38% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Salem County, so you can benchmark 08001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08001, Alloway, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

844

Population

6.3

Area (sq mi)

134

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08001?

50.5

Median Age

63.9%

Male

36.1%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$134,583

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$46,568

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

358

Total Housing Units

326

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$318,100

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 08001, employing approximately 273 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,625,000.

16

Businesses

273

Employees

$9.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 31.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08001 vs 08072 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
08072 Quinton, NJ 225 3.6 mi
08079 Salem, NJ 10,987 4.3 mi
08098 Woodstown, NJ 9,090 6.2 mi
08353 Shiloh, NJ 516 6.9 mi
08302 Bridgeton, NJ 46,872 9.0 mi
08039 Harrisonville, NJ 137 10.3 mi
08038 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 124 9.1 mi
08069 Penns Grove, NJ 13,076 11.6 mi
08023 Deepwater, NJ 451 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08001 in?
ZIP code 08001 (Alloway) is located in Salem County, New Jersey. Salem County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/salem-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08001?
ZIP code 08001 in Alloway, NJ has a population of 844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08001?
The median household income in ZIP 08001 is $134,583, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08001?
The median home value in ZIP 08001 is $318,100, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08001 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08001?
ZIP code 08001 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08001?
In ZIP code 08001, 79.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08001?
In ZIP code 08001, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Alloway, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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