Absecon
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Absecon is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 9,137 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Absecon Highlands, 1.8 miles NE.
- 9,137residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.3 km²
- 1,652 / sq mipopulation density
- 08201ZIP code
About Absecon
Absecon (, ab-SEE-kin) is a city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 9,137, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 726 (+8.6%) from the 2010 census count of 8,411, which in turn reflected an increase of 773 (+10.1%) from the 7,638 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Absecon
- Median household income
- $73,676
- Median home value
- $286,300
- Median rent
- $1,807/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Absecon had 9,137 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,137 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,652 per sq mi (638 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Absecon at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,137 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.53 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.69 sq mi (4.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4236° N, 74.4930° W |
| ZIP code | 08201 |
| Official website | abseconnj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3400100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Absecon
- Absecon Highlands1.8 mi NE
- Pleasantville2.6 mi S
- Atlantic City3.9 mi SE
- Pomona4.4 mi NW
- Oceanville4.6 mi NE
- Northfield4.8 mi SW
- Galloway4.8 mi N
- Smithville5.0 mi N
- Stockton University5.2 mi NW
- Leeds Point5.3 mi NE
- Ventnor City5.7 mi S
- Brigantine6.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Absecon
What county is Absecon in?
Absecon is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Absecon, NJ?
9,137 people lived in Absecon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Absecon, NJ?
The ZIP code of Absecon is 08201.
What is the elevation of Absecon?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Absecon?
Absecon Highlands (1.8 mi), Pleasantville (2.6 mi), Atlantic City (3.9 mi), Pomona (4.4 mi), Oceanville (4.6 mi).
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