ZIP Code 08079, NJ
Living in 08079
Bikeability42
Walkability34
Commute45
Public Transit40
Affordability57
Public Safety77
Airports68
Hospitals11
Colleges85
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black32%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate45%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income-$1.6k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$173kMedian Home Value-$1k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$710Median Monthly Rent+$47 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas25%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 08079
United States45
New Jersey50
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Salem County24
Property Crime in 08079
United States48
New Jersey32
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Salem County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 08079
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding64
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding36
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 08079, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 08079, NJ
Strang School/Ranch Hope
4 miles, E
Woodland Country Day School
7 miles, SE
Salem County Christian Academy
9 miles, NW
St Peter Catholic School
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 08079, NJ
Wilmington University
13 miles, NW
Strayer University-Delaware
16 miles, NW
Goldey-Beacom College
19 miles, NW
University of Delaware
20 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 08079, NJ
Salem Medical Center
4 miles, N
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
12 miles, NW
Delaware Psychiatric Center
13 miles, NW
Inspira Medical Center Elmer
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 08079, NJ
Philadelphia International Airport
25 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
46 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
60 miles, NE