The 08079 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Salem, NJ in Salem County in the United States. The current population estimate is 10,030. It is estimated that about 13.7% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $27,989. An estimated 19% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $45,889. The median age in ZIP Code 08079 is approximately 38.8 years, and 23.2% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08079 is $45,889, while the region's mean household income is $70,563. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,989. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08079 of $27,989 is approximately 34.52% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 19.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately102.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.5% of the population in 08079 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.7% of 08079 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.7% |
In ZIP Code 08079, 87.6% of the population graduated high school, while 13.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.2% in this Salem County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.2% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08079, 96.3% is one race, while 3.7% are two or more races. Approximately 8.8% of 08079 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08079 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (64.0%), followed by Black or African American (36.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Black or African American | 36.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 08079, 94.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Salem County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08079, an estimated 28.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.0% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Salem County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 28.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08079 are older than average. The median age of 38.8 years in ZIP Code 08079 is approximately 1.84% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.3% of the population in 08079 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 08079 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08079 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 39.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 08079 is high cholesterol, as approximately 37.5% of adults 18 and older in this Salem County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 39.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.3% |
| Current asthma | 11.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08079 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.9% of those 18 and above in 08079 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 08079 include sleeping less than 7 hours (40.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (40.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| Current smoking | 21.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 35.1% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 40.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08079 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.52% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08079 | 14.94¢/kWh | 7.47¢/kWh | 4.47¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 17.69¢/kWh | 13.75¢/kWh | 12.04¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 08079 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.83 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.75 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.64 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.47 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.95 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.89 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.58 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.86 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.24 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.49 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 08079, 54.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.5 minutes. Approximately 25.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08079 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.9% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 08079 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 13.9% |
| Information | 0.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 5.9% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08079, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 08079 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Salem County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 34 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 31 |
| Debt collection | 5 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Other | 3 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 34 |
| Improper use of your report | 25 |
| Written notification about debt | 4 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 3 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Other | 10 |