Map of Elmer borough, New Jersey

Elmer is a borough in Salem County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough’s population was 1,347, a decrease of 48 (−3.4%) from the 2010 census count of 1,395, which in turn reflected an increase of 11 (+0.8%) from the 1,384 counted in the 2000 census. It is the home of the annual Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival, which celebrated its 23rd year in 2012.

Elmer borough overview:
Name:	Elmer borough
LSAD Code:	21
LSAD Description:	borough (suffix)
State:	New Jersey
County:	Salem County
Incorporated:	January 28, 1893
Elevation:	115 ft (35 m)
Total Area:	0.91 sq mi (2.35 km²)
Land Area:	0.89 sq mi (2.30 km²)
Water Area:	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) 2.20%
Total Population:	1,347
Population Density:	1,507.2/sq mi (581.9/km²)
ZIP code:	08318
Area code:	856
FIPS code:	3421240
GNISfeature ID:	885206
Website:	www.elmerboroughnj.com

Online Interactive Map

Elmer online map. Source: Basemap layers from Google Map, Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs. Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Elmer location map. Where is Elmer borough?

Elmer location on the U.S. Map. Where is Elmer borough. — Elmer location on the U.S. Map.

Elmer location on the New Jersey map. Where is Elmer borough. — Location of Elmer in New Jersey.

History

Elmer was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 28, 1893, from portions of Pittsgrove Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township, based on the results of a referendum held four days earlier. The borough was named for Lucius Elmer a former judge who helped obtain a post office for the community during his service as Congressman.

Elmer is a dry town where alcohol is not permitted to be sold legally.

Elmer Road Map

Elmer city Satellite Map

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 0.91 square miles (2.37 km), including 0.89 square miles (2.31 km) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) of water (2.20%).

The borough borders Pittsgrove Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township.

The borough is located on U.S. Route 40.