Salem County, NJ ZIP Codes
New Jersey (NJ) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
65,046
population (2021)
-1.6%
pop change since 2010
34033
FIPS code
Salem County ZIP code map
About Salem County
Salem County is located in New Jersey and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 65,046 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.6% from 66,083 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Salem County is 34033.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 65,046 |
| 2010 population | 66,083 |
| Change | -1.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| FIPS code | 34033 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Salem County
Alloway
Deepwater
Elmer
Hancocks Bridge
Monroeville
Norma
Pedricktown
Penns Grove
Pennsville
Quinton
Salem
Woodstown
ZIP codes for Salem County, NJ (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08001 | Alloway | Salem | View map |
| 08023 | Deepwater | Salem | View map |
| 08038 | Hancocks Bridge | Salem | View map |
| 08067 | Pedricktown | Salem | View map |
| 08069 | Penns Grove | Salem | View map |
| 08070 | Pennsville | Salem | View map |
| 08072 | Quinton | Salem | View map |
| 08079 | Salem | Salem | View map |
| 08098 | Woodstown | Salem | View map |
| 08318 | Elmer | Salem | View map |
| 08343 | Monroeville | Salem | View map |
| 08347 | Norma | Salem | View map |
Demographics & statistics
59,486
Population
41.5
Median age
$76,368
Median household income
$37,758
Per capita income
$225,050
Median home value
$1,248
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
18,733
Housing units
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,604
Under 5
1,608
1,798
5–9
1,802
1,990
10–14
1,995
1,698
15–19
1,701
1,910
20–24
1,915
3,401
25–34
3,409
3,706
35–44
3,714
3,634
45–54
3,642
2,071
55–59
2,076
2,320
60–64
2,326
3,269
65–74
3,277
1,473
75–84
1,477
834
85+
836
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,998 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 46,488 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 11,166 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.6%
Black or African American
14.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
4.9%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,146 | 69.6% |
| Black or African American | 9,196 | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,940 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,105 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 2,314 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 510 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 203 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
10.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 10.9% |
| Median income | $76,368 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.1%
$50k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
26.5%
$300k–$500k
22.3%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,050 |
| Median rent / month | $1,248 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
| Single-family detached | 75.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.3% |
| Electricity | 14.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.3% |
| Fuel oil | 27.2% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,914 | 47.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,649 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,248 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,997 | 28.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,365 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,905 | 35.1% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.0% | 31.1% |
| Married | 46.8% | 45.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
38.3%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 760 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 763 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 5,969 | 44.7% |
| High school | 2,877 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,088 | 22.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.7%
Retail trade
9.4%
Professional & management
8.9%
Construction
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Public administration
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Wholesale trade
4.8%
Other services
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 17.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.8%
Under 18 years
19.9%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
29.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.6% |
| Retirement income | 32.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,115 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.7% |
| Public insurance | 40.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56,274 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 1,895 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,310 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 331 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 250 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 57,396 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 55,922 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 37,897 | 63.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,474 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,090 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,332 | 63.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 11,031 | 18.5% |
| French | 7,058 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 2,318 | 3.9% |
| English | 598 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 295 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 236 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 196 | 0.3% |
| German | 143 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 69 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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