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Elmer, NJ

Borough in Salem County, New Jersey.

Population

1,176

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,322

ZIP codes

0

Elmer and its ZIP codes

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Elmer at a glance

  • The median household income is $95,357, 8% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,300 (50% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,741 a month.

Local data for Elmer, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Elmer, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$95,357

Poverty rate

9.8%

Median home value

$227,300

Median rent

$1,741/mo

Homeownership

67.6%

Bachelor's or higher

30.6%

Median age

38.7

Average commute

26.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (263), German Americans (160), Italian Americans (147).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

Salem County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone86.1%
  • Carpooled4.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home7.2%

Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Elmer, 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

89° / 25°F

46.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Elmer, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.1%

U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts

Diabetes

8.5%

U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts

Smoking

13.1%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Elmer

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OlivetCensus-designated place3.5 mi2.5
FranklinvilleCensus-designated place5.7 mi3.4
MalagaCensus-designated place6 mi2.1
Deerfield StreetCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.8
Seabrook FarmsCensus-designated place6.8 mi2.2
ClaytonBorough6.9 mi7.1
RichwoodCensus-designated place8.3 mi8.9
SeeleyCensus-designated place8.3 mi0.6
RosenhaynCensus-designated place8.3 mi2.6
HarrisonvilleCensus-designated place8.4 mi2
GlassboroBorough8.4 mi9.3
Carlls CornerCensus-designated place8.9 mi1.7
WoodstownBorough9 mi1.6
NewfieldBorough9.1 mi1.7
Silver LakeCensus-designated place9.4 mi1.4
Laurel HeightsCensus-designated place9.7 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Elmer, NJ in?
Elmer is in Salem County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Elmer, NJ?
About 1,176 people live in Elmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Elmer?
Nearby places include Olivet (3.5 mi), Franklinville (5.7 mi), Malaga (6 mi), Deerfield Street (6.2 mi), Seabrook Farms (6.8 mi).

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