ZIP code 08079
Where is ZIP code 08079?
Salem, New Jersey
Salem County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08079 belongs to Salem, New Jersey in Salem County. 08079 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 302 and 856. About 10,762 people live in the 08079 area, where the median household income is $54,641. The closest ZIP codes are 08072 (Quinton, 2.3 mi southeast), 08001 (Alloway, 5.4 mi east) and 08038 (Hancocks Bridge, 6.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 08079 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Salem |
| Also accepted | Mannington |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Salem County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 302, 856 |
| Coordinates | 39.5591, -75.4521 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 080 |
Population and income in 08079
| Population | 10,762 · higher than 51% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 121 · lower than 94% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42 years · higher than 50% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $54,641 · lower than 96% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,791 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $196,700 · lower than 97% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,113 a month |
| Housing units | 5,406 |
| Households | 4,478 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 58% / 43% |
| Land area | 88.68 sq mi (plus 8.97 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08079. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08072 | Quinton, NJ | 2.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 08001 | Alloway, NJ | 5.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 08038 | Hancocks Bridge, NJ | 6.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 08070 | Pennsville, NJ | 7.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 19706 | Delaware City, DE | 7.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 19712 | Newark, DE | 7.7 mi W | Unique |
| 19714 | Newark, DE | 7.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 19715 | Newark, DE | 7.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 19718 | Newark, DE | 7.7 mi W | Unique |
| 19721 | New Castle, DE | 7.7 mi W | Unique |
| 19725 | Newark, DE | 7.7 mi W | Unique |
| 19850 | Wilmington, DE | 7.7 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08079
123 MAIN ST
SALEM NJ 08079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MANNINGTON as the city name for 08079. Avoid Mannington Township: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08079?
- 08079 is a Salem, New Jersey ZIP code. Mannington is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 08079 in?
- ZIP code 08079 is in Salem County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08079 in?
- 08079 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08079 use area codes 302 and 856.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08079?
- About 10,762 people live in ZIP code 08079, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08079?
- The median household income in 08079 is $54,641 a year, lower than 96% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08079 are 08072 (Quinton, 2.3 miles), 08001 (Alloway, 5.4 miles), 08038 (Hancocks Bridge, 6.4 miles) and 08070 (Pennsville, 7.1 miles).