ZIP Code 08318 Demographics & Data

About Elmer, NJ (ZIP Code 08318)

New Jersey

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 08318

The 08318 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Elmer, NJ in Salem County in the United States. The current population estimate is 12,087. Median househould income in this region is $85,279, while about 2% of the population lives below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 27.8% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $38,017. The median age in ZIP Code 08318 is approximately 45.7 years, with 22.1% of residents aged 62 years and older.

Population in 08318

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08318 is 12,087.

Elmer, NJ

The 08318 ZIP Code is associated with Elmer, NJ in Salem County.

Area Codes associated with 08318

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08318 include 856.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08318

Sunrise: 7:18 am
Sunset: 4:40 pm
Sunrise in 08318 7:18 am
Sunrise in 08318 4:40 pm

Weather forecast for 08318

Overnight's forecast for 08318: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Current air quality in 08318

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08318 Fair

Internet in 08318

An estimated 89.1% of households in ZIP Code 08318 have a computer, while about 80.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08318

Females comprise about 49.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 08318, while males account for approximately 50.5%.

Health Insurance in 08318

Approximately 9.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08318 (Elmer, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08318

The median household income in ZIP Code 08318 is $85,279, while the region's mean household income is $98,770. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,017. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08318 of $38,017 is approximately 11.06% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 1.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 80% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 08318 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 20.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.1% of 08318 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 08318

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.1%
$200,000 or more per year 8.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08318

In ZIP Code 08318, 90.6% of the population graduated high school, while 27.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.3% in this Salem County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08318

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 37.3%
Some college, no degree 14.9%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 19.4%
Graduate or professional degree 8.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 08318

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08318, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 4.5% of 08318 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08318 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.2%), followed by Black or African American (7.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 08318

Industry Percent
White 92.2%
Black or African American 7.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08318

In ZIP Code 08318, 95.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 in 08318

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.9%
Spanish 2.6%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 08318

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08318, an estimated 20.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Salem County region.

Age of Housing in 08318

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 20.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 17.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 08318

Residents of ZIP Code 08318 are older than average. The median age of 45.7 years in ZIP Code 08318 is approximately 19.95% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 08318 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 08318 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 08318

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.2%
5 to 9 years 4.2%
10 to 14 years 6.2%
15 to 19 years 6.9%
20 to 24 years 6.8%
25 to 34 years 10.5%
35 to 44 years 10.4%
45 to 54 years 14.9%
55 to 59 years 9.9%
60 to 64 years 8.4%
65 to 74 years 10.5%
75 to 84 years 5.2%
85 years and over 2.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08318 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 08318

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08318 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08318 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08318 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08318

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 08318

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08318 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08318 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.28% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes electricity rates in 08318 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08318

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08318 14.94¢/kWh 7.47¢/kWh 4.47¢/kWh
New Jersey 19.58¢/kWh 15.52¢/kWh 12.27¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 08318

Month ZIP Code 08318 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.89 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.53 3 6.31
Mar 5.11 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.62 5.13 7.3
May 5.56 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.73 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.95 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.77 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.46 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.75 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.13 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.32 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes solar power levels in 08318 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08318

In 08318, 63.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.6 minutes. Approximately 25.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08318 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 08318 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 08318

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.7%
Construction 10.2%
Manufacturing 12.1%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Retail trade 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.7%
Information 0.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.1%
Other services, except public administration 4.2%
Public administration 7.1%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08318 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08318, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08318 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Salem County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08318

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 22
Credit reporting or credit repair services 8
Debt collection 3
Checking or savings account 2
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Other 4
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08318

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 17
Improper use of your report 10
False statements or representation 3
Managing an account 2
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 2
Other 7
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 08318. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.