Salem city, NJ

ZIP 08079 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Salem city, NJ (08079)

Median Income

$60,375

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+688

Wealth inflow

Population

10,696

Unemployment

6.0%

2.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 688 for ZIP 08079 (Salem city, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.0%+61% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.7%-39% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

20.1%+72% vs US avg

159

Establishments

2,124

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.2%
Construction4.6%
Manufacturing8.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Retail trade12.4%
Transportation, utilities12.0%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.5%
Professional, scientific, management9.8%
Education, health care, social21.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.3%
Other services3.6%
Public administration6.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08079 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 9.2%, median income rose 21.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 8.4%.

Median Income

$60,375

-20% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate