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 Moderate-density area
- $92,558
- Median income Above-median income area
- $302,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08318 (Elmer, NJ) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.4 in 2023 to 237.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,911. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $302,000 (42% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,349; owner occupancy is 84.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salem County, so 08318 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 08318?
44.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$42,911
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08318 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Elmer, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,558 27th percentile higher than 27% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,627housing units
4,627
Total Housing Units
4,264
Occupied Units
363
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,000
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 08302
Bridgeton (08302)
46,872 residents
- 08028
Glassboro (08028)
20,078 residents
- 08318 12,702
Elmer (08318)
12,702 residents
- 08322 10,524
Franklinville (08322)
10,524 residents
- 08312 7,875
Clayton (08312)
7,875 residents
- 08343 5,030
Monroeville (08343)
5,030 residents
- 08328 1,347
Malaga (08328)
1,347 residents
- 08353 516
Shiloh (08353)
516 residents
- 08352 448
Rosenhayn (08352)
448 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08318 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08318 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08343
Monroeville (08343)
$141,842 median income
- 08322
Franklinville (08322)
$121,686 median income
- 08328
Malaga (08328)
$101,583 median income
- 08318
Elmer (08318)
$92,558 median income
- 08312
Clayton (08312)
$89,294 median income
- 08028
Glassboro (08028)
$89,130 median income
- 08353
Shiloh (08353)
$70,625 median income
- 08302
Bridgeton (08302)
$65,516 median income
- 08352
Rosenhayn (08352)
$64,688 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08318, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,702 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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