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ZIP 08079

Part of Salem, NJ
Pop. 10,762·Salem County·191st most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,775/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+21.6%
vs US Median
-$190
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ZIP 08079 · $1,775
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,460/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,300/yr
At $1,775/mo median
Location
CitySalem
StateNJ
CountySalem County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +21.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08079 (Salem, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,762
Median income
$54,641
Median age
42
Renters
42.5%
Age distribution
21.8%
19.6%
23%
15.6%
20%
Under 1821.8%
18–3419.6%
35–5423%
55–6415.6%
65+20%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
59.5%
32.1%
White59.5%
Black32.1%
Hispanic6%
Asian1.2%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
12.1%
41%
26.2%
20.6%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma41%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
57.5%
42.5%
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08079 in Salem, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,763 → $54,641
up 22.1%
Population
10,200 → 10,762
up 5.5%
Renter share
42.4% → 42.5%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 20.6%
+3.8 pts
Median age
40.8 → 42
+1.2 yrs

Median household income grew from $44,763 to $54,641 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 10,200 to 10,762 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.8% to 20.6%.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 08079 covers Salem, NJ. The median rent here is $1,775/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($54,641/yr), ZIP 08079 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08079?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08079 (Salem, NJ) is $1,775. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08079 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08079's median rent of $1,775/mo is $190 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08079 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08079 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #191 out of 200 ZIPs at $1,775/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08079?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,775/mo in ZIP 08079. The local median household income is $54,641/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08079?

Rent in ZIP 08079 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 08079 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08079 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,775/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($54,641/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08079 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08079 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.5% of ZIP 08079 households are renters, while 57.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08079 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08079 compare to the rest of Salem?

ZIP 08079 sits right at the Salem citywide median of $1,775/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08079 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08079 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,775/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 08079's median household income ($54,641/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08079 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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