Salem, NJ ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

08079 is the only ZIP Code for Salem, NJ

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ZIP Code:	08079 (Standard)
County:	Salem County, NJ
Area Codes:	609,640,856
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	5,296 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD [Learn More]
Coordinates:	39.5343, -75.4435
Land Area:	88.68 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Salem, NJ has 1 ZIP Code

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
08079	Standard	10,793	100.00%	Mannington,Mannington Township

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Population & Demographics

Salem, NJ has 10,696 residents, with an average household size of 2.4. The gender split is 42.9% male and 57.1% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (7.4%) and 35-39 (6.0%). By race, Black or African American and White are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 8.7%. Those born outside the United States make up 1.4% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	10,793
Total Households:	4,295
Total Housing Units:	4,925
Average Household Size:	2.48
Average Family Size:	3.43

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	5,296
Total Households:	2,093
Total Housing Units:	2,467
Average Household Size:	2.52
Average Family Size:	4.13

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	11,227	10,918	10,812	10,588	10,383	10,372	10,353	10,103	10,030	9,793	10,200	10,426	10,696
Decennial Census	10,987	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	10,793	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.8

Male Median Age: 38.7

Female Median Age: 41.0

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	348	368	417	331	284	293	284	305	275	291	312	328	385	278	260	177	90	75
Female	391	352	392	297	315	368	315	366	295	285	327	427	410	352	306	220	131	143
Total	739	720	809	628	599	661	599	671	570	576	639	755	795	630	566	397	221	218

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	6,020	54.85%
Black:	3,492	31.81%
Hispanic:*	913	8.32%
Asian:	60	0.55%
American Indian:	41	0.37%
Hawaiian:	3	0.03%
Other:	447	4.07%
Total:	10,976	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	5,101	47.26%	38.7 years
Females:	5,692	52.74%	41.0 years
Total:	10,793	100%	39.8 years

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	2,344	44.26%	31.7 years
Females:	2,952	55.74%	34.3 years
Total:	5,296	100%	33.3 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,164	95.03%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	336	3.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	141	1.32%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	55	1.83%
Total Population:	10,696	100%
Total Native Population:	10,500	98.17%
Total Foreign-born Population:	196	1.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Salem, NJ have an average household income of $60,375 (much lower than the State by 40.3%, and much lower than the Nation by 23.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($86,075 vs $29,409). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 10.6%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$47,486	$48,029	$46,071	$47,852	$46,763	$44,063	$42,357	$42,736	$45,889	$42,077	$44,763	$50,975	$60,375
Median Family Income	$61,303	$62,673	$59,688	$61,250	$61,731	$63,958	$61,037	$60,913	$64,229	$60,750	$61,835	$77,739	$86,075
Median NonFamily Income	$20,826	$21,396	$21,385	$25,694	$24,467	$25,396	$26,409	$26,125	$27,266	$24,620	$25,932	$28,376	$29,409
Median Male Income	$55,685	$56,146	$59,746	$57,388	$57,889	$56,863	$55,890	$55,172	$59,625	$65,119	$61,952	$64,830	$65,795
Median Female Income	$38,591	$38,526	$42,945	$42,335	$41,793	$40,609	$39,095	$37,333	$40,661	$39,963	$43,405	$48,368	$53,989

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	4,796	56.28%
Unemployed:	304	3.57%
Not In Labor Force:	3,421	40.15%
Total:	8,521	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,333	27.79%
Service:	998	20.81%
Sales and Office:	1,039	21.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	416	8.67%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,010	21.06%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	4,796	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Salem, NJ, the median home value is $180,300 - much lower than the State by 57.8%, and up $13,200 (7.9%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,057 per month - much lower than the State by 36.1%, and up $191 (22.1%) since 2020. Most renters in Salem pay under $1,000 (51.7%). About 51.7% pay under $1,000 and 6.1% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 34.7% (45.6% have a mortgage) and renters make up 65.3% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$173,600	$177,200	$172,700	$172,000	$168,800	$169,400	$178,700	$176,200	$172,600	$167,100	$163,000	$169,100	$180,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	193	10.71%
$500 to $999:	602	33.41%
$1,000 to $1,499:	685	38.01%
$1,500 to $1,999:	175	9.71%
$2,000 to $2,499:	129	7.16%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	18	1.00%
Total:	1,802	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$818	$838	$858	$884	$893	$902	$918	$932	$910	$866	$952	$1,033	$1,057

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,302	30.12%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,219	28.20%
Renter Occupied:	1,802	41.68%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,323	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,323	82.93%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	890	17.07%
Total Housing Units:	5,213	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

12.7% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (42.9%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 79.3%, which is well below the state rate (90.7%). The share of people in poverty is 11.9%, which is above the state rate (7.0%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 3.1 percentage points since 2011 and down 7.3 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	344	4.59%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	654	8.72%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,074	41.01%
Some college, no degree:	1,370	18.28%
Associate's degree:	666	8.88%
Bachelor's degree:	912	12.17%
Graduate or professional degree:	476	6.35%
Total:	7,496	100%
High school graduate or higher:	6,498	86.69%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,388	18.52%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	6,097	50.49%
Public Insurance:	5,498	45.53%
No Insurance:	481	3.98%
Total:	12,076	100%
Has Health Insurance:	11,595	96.02%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.0%	14.8%	19.9%	18.7%	17.8%	19.0%	23.0%	19.5%	19.2%	18.4%	14.9%	10.8%	11.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	231	10.84%
Kindergarten:	99	4.65%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,171	54.95%
High school (grades 9-12):	297	13.94%
College or graduate school:	333	15.63%
Total:	2,131	100%
Early Childhood:	330	15.49%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,567	73.53%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Salem supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 159 business establishments, employing about 2,124 people with an annual payroll of $143,054,000. USPS data shows 4,345 residential mailboxes and 233 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,345Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	233Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,873Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,652Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	177Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	159Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$36,025,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$143,054,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,124Source: CBP

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Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Salem, NJ is located in Salem County, within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37980). It spans 15 of New Jersey's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,11st,12nd,14th,15th,17th, and 21st). This Metro area has a population of 6,241,882 people, about 0.2% of whom live in Salem. ZIP Codes here cover 88.683 sq mi of land and a water area of 8.967 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census
CBSA Number:	37980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	6,241,882Source: Census
MSA:	Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	Philadelphia, PA-NJ PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	88.683 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	8.967 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,11,12,14,15,17,21Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	65490Source: Census
Place Name:	Salem city; New JerseySource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Salem, NJ

Pennsville, NJ~7.5 miles
Shiloh, NJ~9.3 miles
Woodstown, NJ~9.3 miles
New Castle, DE~10.5 miles
Greenwich, NJ~10.8 miles
Penns Grove, NJ~11.9 miles
Bridgeton, NJ~12.4 miles
Middletown, DE~12.8 miles
Elmer, NJ~12.9 miles
Wilmington, DE~13.5 miles
Pedricktown, NJ~13.9 miles
Bear, DE~14.7 miles
Newark, DE~15.2 miles
Townsend, DE~15.2 miles
Monroeville, NJ~16.2 miles
Swedesboro, NJ~16.4 miles
Mullica Hill, NJ~17.4 miles
Claymont, DE~18.1 miles
Smyrna, DE~19.5 miles
Bridgeport, NJ~19.5 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on June 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 6/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 6/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 6/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	350	15.79%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	418	18.86%
Renter Occupied:	1,448	65.34%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,216	100%

Less than 9th grade:	211	6.19%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	496	14.55%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,490	43.71%
Some college, no degree:	541	15.87%
Associate's degree:	237	6.95%
Bachelor's degree:	306	8.98%
Graduate or professional degree:	128	3.75%
Total:	3,409	100%
High school graduate or higher:	2,702	79.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	434	12.73%

Private Insurance:	1,894	32.15%
Public Insurance:	3,777	64.10%
No Insurance:	221	3.75%
Total:	5,892	100%
Has Health Insurance:	5,671	96.25%

White:	1,372	24.72%
Black:	3,207	57.77%
Hispanic:*	618	11.13%
Asian:	29	0.52%
American Indian:	13	0.23%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	312	5.62%
Total:	5,551	100%

Native, born in the United States:	4,988	93.85%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	250	4.70%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	60	1.13%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	17	1.45%
Total Population:	5,315	100%
Total Native Population:	5,238	98.55%
Total Foreign-born Population:	77	1.45%

Employed:	2,000	50.06%
Unemployed:	236	5.91%
Not In Labor Force:	1,759	44.03%
Total:	3,995	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	450	22.50%
Service:	563	28.15%
Sales and Office:	294	14.70%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	72	3.60%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	621	31.05%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,000	100%

Less than $500:	178	12.29%
$500 to $999:	567	39.16%
$1,000 to $1,499:	486	33.56%
$1,500 to $1,999:	123	8.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:	88	6.08%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	6	0.41%
Total:	1,448	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,216	76.70%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	673	23.30%
Total Housing Units:	2,889	100%

Nursery School, Preschool:	190	15.74%
Kindergarten:	51	4.23%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	655	54.27%
High school (grades 9-12):	134	11.10%
College or graduate school:	177	14.66%
Total:	1,207	100%
Early Childhood:	241	19.97%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	840	69.59%

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Salem, NJ

08079 is the only ZIP Code for Salem, NJ

Salem, NJ has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Salem, NJ

Sources & References