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Salem city, NJ

ZIP 08079 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 08079

08079 has a population of 10,696 with a median age of 41.0 yrs (46.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
61.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Black
31.4%+153% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.0%-68% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.4%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.2%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
20.4%+25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.3%+20% vs US avg
x
High school
41.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.2%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.0%-11% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.5%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.1%+66% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.8%+172% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.0%+1038% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 08079

Poverty Rate
19.1%+66% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.8%+172% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.5%-43% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.1%+72% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.0%+1038% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,696
Median age41.0
Poverty rate19.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White61.2%
Hispanic6.0%
Black31.4%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born37.8%