08318 ZIP Code — Elmer, NJ

Salem County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08318 is located in Elmer, New Jersey, within Salem County. It covers approximately 80.42 square miles and serves a population of 12,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08318

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 $244,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,227. 36% 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. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08318 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,069

population

80.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08318 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08318

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08318. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elmer	Acceptable
Elmer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08343 Monroeville (7.1 mi) 08353 Shiloh (7.6 mi) 08328 Malaga (8 mi) 08302 Bridgeton (8.6 mi) 08098 Woodstown (9 mi) 08344 Newfield (9.9 mi) 08322 Franklinville (10.2 mi) 08312 Clayton (10.4 mi) 08028 Glassboro (11.3 mi) 08062 Mullica Hill (11.6 mi) 08360 Vineland (12.9 mi) 08079 Salem (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,069
Population density	150 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	80.42 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.5446
Longitude	-75.2027
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	856

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	39.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	27.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	26.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	7.5%	6.7%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

12,069

Population

150

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$83,227

Median household income

$39,807

Per capita income

$244,900

Median home value

$1,228

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

3,862

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

349

Under 5

361

328

5–9

338

320

10–14

330

353

15–19

365

524

20–24

541

654

25–34

675

768

35–44

794

742

45–54

767

441

55–59

456

467

60–64

483

662

65–74

683

228

75–84

236

100

85+

104

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,487	20.6%
18 and over	9,582	79.4%
65 and over	2,013	16.7%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.8%

Black or African American 9.3%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	9,821	77.8%
Black or African American	1,173	9.3%
Two or more races	705	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	553	4.4%
Other race	165	1.3%
Asian	136	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	69	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	39.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	27.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	26.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	7.5%	6.7%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 12.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	12.0%
Median income	$83,227

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 35.3%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,900
Median rent / month	$1,228
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.0%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	34.6%
Wood	1.3%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,270	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	236	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	603	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,263	28.9%
Households with children under 18	1,373	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,419	32.5%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	30.1%
Married	49.6%	48.2%
Separated	2.9%	1.8%
Widowed	2.2%	11.3%
Divorced	6.8%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	251	9.0%
Kindergarten	121	4.3%
Elementary school	848	30.4%
High school	668	23.9%
College / grad school	903	32.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 9.4%

Professional & management 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.7%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 13.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	516	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,359	94.1%
Spanish	244	2.1%
Other Indo-European	174	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	34	0.3%
Other languages	36	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,873	98.4%
Born in same state	11,725	97.1%
Born in different state	9,116	75.5%
Foreign born	148	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	196	1.6%
Not a US citizen	140	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,723	22.6%
French	1,726	14.3%
Arab	374	3.1%
Irish	122	1%
English	117	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	107	0.9%
Polish	86	0.7%
Dutch	24	0.2%
German	20	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08318

What city is ZIP code 08318 in?

ZIP code 08318 is primarily assigned to Elmer, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08318 in?

ZIP code 08318 falls within Salem County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08318 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 08318 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08318 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 08318 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 08318?

ZIP code 08318 has an estimated population of 12,069 residents, with a density of 150 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08318?

The median household income in ZIP code 08318 is $83,227, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08318 in?

ZIP code 08318 observes the EST timezone.