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Elmer, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08318

Salem County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,702
62/sq mi
$92,558
Median income
$302,000
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elmer pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08318 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08318 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmer, Salem County, New Jersey, home to 12,702 residents across 206.2 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08318 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,558 (24% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $42,911. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. The typical home here is valued at $302,000 (42% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,349 monthly, and 84.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 08318 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Salem County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 08318

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmer, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08318.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08318, Elmer, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,702

Population

206.2

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08318?

44.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 6.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$92,558

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$42,911

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08318 ranks nationally

Elmer, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,558 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,627

Total Housing Units

4,264

Occupied Units

363

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$302,000

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,349

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08318 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 154
2021 +11.9% 173
2022 +16.6% 201
2023 +16.0% 233
2024 +1.7% 237

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 227 business establishments in ZIP 08318, employing approximately 2,689 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,867,000.

227

Businesses

2,689

Employees

$162.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 30 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 27 11.9%
Retail trade 26 11.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 15 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 5.3%
Wholesale trade 11 4.8%
Manufacturing 10 4.4%
Finance and insurance 10 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.0%
Information 7 3.1%
Educational services 5 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.8%

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 08318 vs 08343 →

ZIP 08318 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08318 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08318 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08318 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08343 Monroeville, NJ 5,030 5.9 mi
08352 Rosenhayn, NJ 448 6.1 mi
08328 Malaga, NJ 1,347 6.4 mi
08028 Glassboro, NJ 20,078 10.0 mi
08322 Franklinville, NJ 10,524 8.5 mi
08302 Bridgeton, NJ 46,872 9.2 mi
08312 Clayton, NJ 7,875 8.9 mi
08353 Shiloh, NJ 516 9.3 mi
08039 Harrisonville, NJ 137 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Salem County

08069 standard
Penns Grove, NJ
Pop: 13,076
08070 standard
Pennsville, NJ
Pop: 13,059
08079 standard
Salem, NJ
Pop: 10,987
08098 standard
Woodstown, NJ
Pop: 9,090
08344 standard
Newfield, NJ
Pop: 5,847
08067 standard
Pedricktown, NJ
Pop: 1,635

Related Areas

Salem County Elmer, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08318 in? ▼
ZIP code 08318 (Elmer) 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 08318? ▼
ZIP code 08318 in Elmer, NJ has a population of 12,702 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08318? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08318 is $92,558, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08318? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08318 is $302,000, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08318? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08318 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08318? ▼
ZIP code 08318 has 227 business establishments employing approximately 2,689 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08318? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08318 are: Construction (41), Health care and social assistance (30), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08318? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08318 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08318? ▼
In ZIP code 08318, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08318? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08318 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08318? ▼
In ZIP code 08318, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08318? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08318 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.