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Olivet, NJ
Census-designated place in Salem County, New Jersey.
Population
1,573
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
632
ZIP codes
0
Olivet and its ZIP codes
Olivet at a glance
- Olivet is 50% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $128,849 a year, 24% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $340,700 (25% below New Jersey).
Local data for Olivet, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Olivet, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,849
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$340,700
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.6%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (334), German Americans (285), Irish Americans (186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Salem County. PPP loans are for Olivet.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -1.4 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
How people get to work
Olivet, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olivet, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olivet, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Olivet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElmerBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Seabrook FarmsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Deerfield StreetCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| RosenhaynCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.6 |
| Carlls CornerCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.7 |
| SeeleyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Laurel HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| MalagaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Sunset LakeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| Lakeside-Beebe RunCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| FranklinvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| BridgetonCity | 8.3 mi | 6.2 |
| NewfieldBorough | 8.4 mi | 1.7 |
| West ParkCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| GouldtownCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olivet, NJ in?
- Olivet is in Salem County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Olivet, NJ?
- About 1,573 people live in Olivet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olivet?
- Nearby places include Elmer (3.5 mi), Seabrook Farms (3.8 mi), Deerfield Street (4.2 mi), Rosenhayn (5 mi), Carlls Corner (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023