| City: | Alloway, New Jersey |
| Names to Avoid: | Paradise Lakes |
| County: | Salem County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:23:20 PM |
| Population: | 858 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 609 / 640 / 856 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.5566, -75.3602 |
| Land Area: | 3.323 sq mi |
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Alloway is a small rural community in Salem County, New Jersey, where all 858 residents rely exclusively on PO Box delivery. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning street delivery isn't available anywhere in the area. The Alloway post office maintains 473 PO Boxes for 360 households, a 1.31 adoption rate that shows the facility also serves surrounding rural areas beyond the immediate community.
Despite its rural character, Alloway has a surprisingly high median household income of $138,799. This is paired with a 35.7% remote work rate, suggesting the community attracts professionals who work from home while living in a quiet, rural setting. Median age is 48.1, and homeownership is strong with 313 of 360 households owning their homes.
The community has deep historic roots. Of the 381 total housing units, 359 were built before 1939, giving Alloway a well-preserved historic character. Street names like Main Street, Church Street, and Canal Street hint at traditional small-town origins, while roads connecting to nearby communities (Alloway Friesburg Road, Alloway Quinton Road, Alloway Aldine Road) show the town's role as a local crossroads.
An alternative name, "Paradise Lakes," appears in USPS records but isn't valid for mailing addresses. This likely refers to a community or development within the broader Alloway area. For all mail, use Alloway, NJ 08001 with a PO Box number.
Street names show traditional small-town character with Main and Church Streets, plus rural connector roads linking Alloway to neighboring communities.
ZIP Code 08001 has 858 residents and 360 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 48.1 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.9%, much higher than the state average of 55.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.9%, much lower than the state average of 13.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, which is much lower than the state average (21.6%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 858Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 854Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 258.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $134,583Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 360Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $318,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 770 | 864 | 1,064 | 1,125 | 1,261 | 1,044 | 869 | 977 | 886 | 847 | 814 | 835 | 931 | 854 |
| Decennial Census | 844 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 858 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.1
Male Median Age: 47.5
Female Median Age: 48.7
| 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 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 44 | 26 | 10 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 28 | 43 | 41 | 22 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 2 | 4 |
| Female | 8 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 33 | 40 | 33 | 9 | 11 | 7 |
| Total | 31 | 44 | 47 | 66 | 49 | 33 | 50 | 47 | 37 | 60 | 68 | 73 | 55 | 67 | 68 | 39 | 13 | 11 |
| White: | 763 | 91.49% |
| Black: | 25 | 3.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 17 | 2.04% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.60% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 0.60% |
| Other: | 16 | 1.92% |
| Total: | 834 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 451 | 52.56% | 47.5 years |
| Females: | 407 | 47.44% | 48.7 years |
| Total: | 858 | 100% | 48.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 852 | 99.77% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.23% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.23% |
| Total Population: | 854 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 852 | 99.77% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.23% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $134,583, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $61,250 (83.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,472. Family households earn a median of $143,975 versus $48,264 for nonfamily households (a difference of $95,711). By gender, male median income is $43,472 and female is $50,580, which is falls short of the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,108 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.5%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (33.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,333 | $71,250 | $106,800 | $80,625 | $76,964 | $68,050 | $68,750 | $70,404 | $71,111 | $73,398 | $93,421 | $129,375 | $138,799 | $134,583 |
| Median Family Income | $102,606 | $105,769 | $108,676 | $107,944 | $109,457 | $110,313 | $93,750 | $108,578 | $116,250 | $114,408 | $118,229 | $136,316 | $139,804 | $143,975 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,422 | $17,292 | $15,588 | $17,500 | $0 | $35,850 | $34,800 | $38,333 | $37,727 | $0 | $59,722 | $69,773 | $0 | $48,264 |
| Median Male Income | $60,417 | $73,506 | $80,625 | $80,588 | $0 | $80,956 | $65,781 | $39,816 | $53,636 | $53,519 | $73,616 | $80,147 | $0 | $43,472 |
| Median Female Income | $33,902 | $25,885 | $26,600 | $32,109 | $0 | $30,500 | $38,393 | $0 | $71,667 | $0 | $76,286 | $83,307 | $50,046 | $50,580 |
| Employed: | 595 | 75.51% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 193 | 24.49% |
| Total: | 788 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 99 | 16.64% |
| Service: | 34 | 5.71% |
| Sales and Office: | 113 | 18.99% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 198 | 33.28% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 151 | 25.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 595 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $318,100, which is a touch higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $128,300 (67.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $137,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $1,567 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,042. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.97% (63.54% with a mortgage, 36.46% free-and-clear) and renters 15.03% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.94%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,800 | $171,900 | $177,100 | $165,500 | $150,900 | $168,300 | $172,900 | $166,900 | $181,000 | $232,800 | $286,300 | $292,200 | $282,400 | $318,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 49 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,567 | $1,644 | $1,671 | $1,686 | $1,707 | $1,652 | $0 | $1,183 | $1,042 | $960 | $1,183 | $1,578 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 176 | 53.99% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 101 | 30.98% |
| Renter Occupied: | 49 | 15.03% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 326 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 326 | 91.06% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 32 | 8.94% |
| Total Housing Units: | 358 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 358 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 358 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 7.50 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (29.37%). College enrollment is 29.37%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 388 | 59.06% |
| Some college, no degree: | 106 | 16.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 4.26% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 66 | 10.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 69 | 10.50% |
| Total: | 657 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 657 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 135 | 20.55% |
| Private Insurance: | 714 | 75.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 231 | 24.44% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 945 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 945 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.5% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 26 | 20.63% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 29 | 23.02% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 34 | 26.98% |
| College or graduate school: | 37 | 29.37% |
| Total: | 126 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 26 | 20.63% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 63 | 50.00% |
ZIP Code 08001 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 273 people with an annual payroll of $9,625,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,656Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,399,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,625,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 273Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 08001 is located in Salem County, New Jersey, within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37980) and New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,965,343 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 08001, and is subdivided into the Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ division. It covers 3.323 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.091 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ (CBSA Div 48864)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 5,965,343Source: Census |
| MSA: | Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.323 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.091 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2092.43 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Philadelphia, PA-NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3400850Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alloway CDP; New JerseySource: Census |
ZIP Code 08001 is in the Alloway Township School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 March 1, 2026.