Bethlehem
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Bethlehem is a township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with 3,745 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 814 ft (248 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Asbury, 2.4 miles N.
- 3,745residents (2020 Census)
- 814 ftelevation · 248 m
- 20.7 sq miland area · 53.6 km²
- 181 / sq mipopulation density
- 08802main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bethlehem
Bethlehem Township is a township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,745, a decrease of 234 (−5.9%) from the 2010 census count of 3,979, which in turn reflected an increase of 159 (+4.2%) from the 3,820 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Bethlehem
- Median household income
- $142,434
- Median home value
- $496,600
- Median rent
- $2,047/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Bethlehem had 3,745 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,745 |
|---|---|
| Density | 181 per sq mi (70 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethlehem at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,745 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.68 sq mi (53.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6650° N, 75.0119° W |
| ZIP codes | 08802, 08827 |
| Official website | bethlehemnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401905650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethlehem
- Asbury2.4 mi N
- Bloomsbury3.4 mi W
- Union3.4 mi SE
- Hampton3.5 mi NE
- Franklin3.9 mi NW
- Glen Gardner4.5 mi NE
- Alexandria4.9 mi S
- Stewartsville5.0 mi W
- New Village5.0 mi NW
- Broadway5.3 mi N
- Clinton5.4 mi E
- Greenwich5.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem
What county is Bethlehem in?
Bethlehem is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Bethlehem, NJ?
3,745 people lived in Bethlehem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethlehem, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08802. Other ZIP codes: 08827.
What is the elevation of Bethlehem?
814 feet (248 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethlehem?
Asbury (2.4 mi), Bloomsbury (3.4 mi), Union (3.4 mi), Hampton (3.5 mi), Franklin (3.9 mi).
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