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Alloway, NJ

Census-designated place in Salem County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08001.

Population

1,455

Land area

6.8sq mi

People per sq mi

212

ZIP codes

1

Alloway and its ZIP codes

Full map

Alloway at a glance

  • Alloway is 83% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
  • The median household income is $140,962, 36% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $304,700 (33% below New Jersey).

Local data for Alloway, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Alloway, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$140,962

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$304,700

Homeownership

91.0%

Bachelor's or higher

28.5%

Median age

49.8

Average commute

33.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (267), German Americans (164), Italian Americans (160).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Salem County. PPP loans are for Alloway.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Sep 2026, -2.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$69,567

22,148 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,000

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$496M

FY 2026, $7,653 per person

PPP loans

$2M

15 loans, 282 jobs reported

Salem County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Alloway, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.9%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.3%
  • Worked from home6.3%

Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Alloway, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

858

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,518

7.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 25°F

47.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Alloway, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.3%

U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

ZIP codes in Alloway

1 in or overlapping Alloway. Population shown

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Cities near Alloway

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
QuintonCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.9
MarlboroCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.4
Arrowhead LakeCensus-designated place6 mi0.2
WoodstownBorough6.3 mi1.6
Deerfield StreetCensus-designated place6.3 mi1.8
SalemCity6.3 mi2.3
Hancocks BridgeCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.2
SeeleyCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.6
ShilohBorough7.7 mi1.2
Seabrook FarmsCensus-designated place8.3 mi2.2
RoadstownCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.8
Silver LakeCensus-designated place8.8 mi1.4
Lakeside-Beebe RunCensus-designated place9.2 mi0.3
AuburnCensus-designated place9.4 mi4.3
West ParkCensus-designated place9.6 mi1.3
OlivetCensus-designated place9.7 mi2.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Alloway, NJ in?
Alloway is in Salem County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Alloway, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Alloway include 08001.
What is the population of Alloway, NJ?
About 1,455 people live in Alloway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Alloway?
Nearby places include Quinton (3.1 mi), Marlboro (5.5 mi), Arrowhead Lake (6 mi), Woodstown (6.3 mi), Deerfield Street (6.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023