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ZIP Code 08079

Salem, New Jersey

FIPS 08079

Juniper

ZIP Code 08079 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$196,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.1

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,762

Median Age

42

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$196,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$4,671

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.6

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,113

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.3%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

87.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.1

Lower than 63%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1.39

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 08079: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08079?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08079 is $196,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08079?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08079 is $4,671, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08079 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08079 cost about 3.6× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08079?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08079 is $1,113 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08079?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08079 have moved 60% over the past five years (7.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08079?
ZIP Code 08079 averages 54.9°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08079 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08079's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.1 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.39 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →