Salem, NJ 08079

Population 10,918

08079 is zip code located in Salem, New Jersey. The population is 10,918, making 08079 the largest zipcode in Salem and the 4th largest in Salem County.

There are 6 public schools in 08079 with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Salem is very high , and there are 25 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 08079. Unemployment in 08079 is very high.

Salem Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

61.04% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

40.86% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

52 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in 08079, NJ and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 08079's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 08079 in our database.

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Crime view details

25 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 08079.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    18.9%
  • Rented
    32.7%
  • Owned
    48.3%

5 Building Permits View All

  • In 2012, the city of Salem, NJ issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, were issued for single family homes and 5 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Salem, NJ issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 27 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 25 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $850
  • 1 Bedroom: $970
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,170
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,450
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,660

Zip Codes

08079

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

52 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (284/299)
    Salem, NJ has 94.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Salem, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.35 Average
    Salem, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

  • We're sorry! No Weather statistics found in our database.

Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 35.8°
  • March 45.3°
  • April 53.88°
  • May 64.56°
  • June 73.56°
  • July 78.65°
  • August 75.7°
  • September 69.28°
  • October 57.62°
  • November 46.47°
  • December 37.37°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Salem, NJ

Earthquakes
Salem, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Salem, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Salem, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Salem, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 08079: $44,063

Unemployment

Unemployment in Salem is 4.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.67%
White Collar - 48.33%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Frank LoBiondo

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

2 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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