City

Elmer, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Salem County  ·  New Jersey

👥12,149Population
💰$87,551Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$271,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 7.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic8.6%
Black7.3%
Asian0.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma160 (2%)
HS Graduate3,349 (41.9%)
Some College822 (10.3%)
Associates742 (9.3%)
Bachelors806 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree2,119 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College10.3%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,551 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$271,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,173/mo
Total Housing Units4,648
Vacant Units226

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Elmer, NJ

Elmer is a city in New Jersey, located in Salem County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,149 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Elmer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,551 is near the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Elmer is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,173 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elmer is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.81%).

Elmer, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Elmer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08318 12,149 $87,551 $271,300 $1,173 7.2% 36.6% 84.6%