Bass River
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Bass River is a township in Burlington County, New Jersey, with 1,355 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Gretna, 4.9 miles S.
- 1,355residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 75.1 sq miland area · 194.6 km²
- 18 / sq mipopulation density
- 08224main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bass River
Bass River Township is a township at the southeastern tip of Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township bears a shoreline fronting both the Bass River and the Great Bay. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 1,355, a decrease of 88 (−6.1%) from the 2010 census count of 1,443, which in turn had reflected a decline of 67 (−4.4%) from the 1,510 counted in the 2000 census. The township and all of Burlington County is a part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Bass River is traversed by the Garden State Parkway.
Bass River was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 30, 1864, from portions of Little Egg Harbor Township and Washington Township.
The township's name originated from the Bass River, a 4.7-mile-long (7.6 km) tributary of the Mullica River, that was in turn named for Jeremiah Basse, who served as governor of both West Jersey and East Jersey.
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Living in Bass River
- Median household income
- $75,833
- Median home value
- $325,600
- Median rent
- $1,821/mo
- Median age
- 49.7
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Bass River had 1,355 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,355 |
|---|---|
| Density | 18 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bass River at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Burlington County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,355 (2020) |
| Land area | 75.12 sq mi (194.6 km²) |
| Water area | 3.29 sq mi (8.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6584° N, 74.4481° W |
| ZIP codes | 08224, 08087 |
| Official website | bassriver-nj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3400503370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bass River
- New Gretna4.9 mi S
- Little Egg Harbor6.5 mi E
- Washington6.9 mi W
- Mystic Island7.3 mi SE
- Tuckerton7.6 mi SE
- Port Republic8.7 mi S
- Eagleswood8.7 mi E
- Egg Harbor City10.2 mi SW
- Stafford10.3 mi E
- Ocean Acres10.6 mi NE
- Sweetwater11.0 mi W
- Manahawkin11.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Bass River
What county is Bass River in?
Bass River is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Bass River, NJ?
1,355 people lived in Bass River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bass River, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08224. Other ZIP codes: 08087.
What is the elevation of Bass River?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bass River?
New Gretna (4.9 mi), Little Egg Harbor (6.5 mi), Washington (6.9 mi), Mystic Island (7.3 mi), Tuckerton (7.6 mi).
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