08001 ZIP Code — Alloway, NJ

Salem County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08001 is located in Alloway, New Jersey, within Salem County. It covers approximately 3.32 square miles and serves a population of 835 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856/609.

About ZIP code 08001

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $292,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $129,375. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08001 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

835

population

3.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08001 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08001

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alloway	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	835
Population density	252 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	3.32 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	39.5566
Longitude	-75.3602
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	856/609

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.4%	39.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	27.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	26.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	6.7%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

835

Population

252

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$129,375

Median household income

$48,871

Per capita income

$292,200

Median home value

$1,578

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

0.7%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

285

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

123

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	130	15.6%
18 and over	705	84.4%
65 and over	182	21.8%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Black or African American 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	798	94.1%
Black or African American	24	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.5%
Other race	13	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.4%	39.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	27.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	26.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	6.7%	14.8%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 29.2%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	31.2%
$150k–$200k	29.2%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$129,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 46.5%

$300k–$500k 40.2%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$292,200
Median rent / month	$1,578
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	25.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	3.2%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	41.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	27.4%
4 bedrooms	42.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.8%
2 vehicles	54.2%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	21.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Fuel oil	34.7%
Wood	10.4%
Solar	3.2%
No fuel used	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	243	78.9%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	28	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	26	8.4%
Households with children under 18	76	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	35.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	28.9%
Married	61.5%	61.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	5.4%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 32.8%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	21.8%
High school	94	57.0%
College / grad school	35	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Transportation & utilities 15.8%

Public administration 13.9%

Professional & management 9.8%

Construction 9.4%

Other services 8.5%

Retail trade 7.1%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.4

Poverty

All people 0.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	70.6%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	24.3%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	835	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	832	99.6%
Born in same state	832	99.6%
Born in different state	544	65.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	249	29.8%
French	109	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	13	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08001

What city is ZIP code 08001 in?

ZIP code 08001 is primarily assigned to Alloway, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08001 in?

ZIP code 08001 falls within Salem County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08001 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 08001 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08001 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 08001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08001?

The median household income in ZIP code 08001 is $129,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.

Does ZIP code 08001 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 08001 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 08001 in?

ZIP code 08001 observes the EST timezone.