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ZIP Code 08343
Elmer, NJ, Salem County
Population
4,729
Land area
32.3sq mi
People per sq mi
147
City
Elmer
ZIP 08343 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08343 at a glance
- ZIP 08343 (Elmer) is 88% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $141,842, 37% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $344,400 (24% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,515 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08343
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08343, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,842
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$344,400
Prices -2.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,515/mo
Homeownership
95.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.5%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
28.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
77
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
566
$28.8M annual payroll
PPP loans
$10.6M
102 loans
Campaign donations
$18.3K
6% D, 4% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08343, 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 ZIP 08343, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08343?
- ZIP code 08343 is in Elmer, NJ (Salem County).
- What county is ZIP code 08343 in?
- ZIP code 08343 is mostly in Salem County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08343?
- About 4,729 people live in the 08343 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.