Deptford
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Deptford is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 31,977 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodbury Heights, 1.8 miles W.
- 31,977residents (2020 Census)
- 59 ftelevation · 18 m
- 17.3 sq miland area · 44.9 km²
- 1,845 / sq mipopulation density
- 08096main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Deptford
Deptford Township (; DEP-fərd) is a township in Gloucester County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 31,977, an increase of 1,416 (+4.6%) from the 2010 census count of 30,561, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,798 (+14.2%) from the 26,763 counted in the 2000 census.
Deptford Township was formed June 1, 1695, and was known initially as Bethlehem. It was incorporated as a township by the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as one of the state's initial 104 townships formed under the Township Act. Since then, portions of the township were taken to create Washington Township (February 17, 1836), Woodbury Borough (March 27, 1854; now Woodbury), West Deptford Township (March 1, 1871), Wenonah (March 10, 1883), Westville (April 7, 1914), and Woodbury Heights (April 6, 1915).
Deptford is a southeastern suburb of Philadelphia, located on the eastern side of the Walt Whitman Bridge, one of several bridges that join South Jersey with Philadelphia, the nation's sixth-largest city as of 2020. It is located 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Philadelphia and 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Atlantic City.
Deptford Township was named for the Deptford area of London, located on the River Thames. It is part of the South Jersey region of the state.
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Living in Deptford
- Median household income
- $91,706
- Median home value
- $277,100
- Median rent
- $1,661/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Deptford had 31,977 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,977 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,845 per sq mi (712 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Deptford at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 31,977 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.33 sq mi (44.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8171° N, 75.1166° W |
| ZIP codes | 08096, 08029, 08090, 08093, 08097 |
| Official website | deptford-nj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401517710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Deptford
- Woodbury Heights1.8 mi W
- Woodbury2.3 mi NW
- Oak Valley2.4 mi W
- Wenonah2.4 mi SW
- Glendora3.1 mi NE
- Blackwood3.2 mi SE
- Runnemede3.3 mi NE
- Bellmawr3.6 mi N
- Sewell3.6 mi SW
- Westville3.7 mi N
- West Deptford4.0 mi NW
- Grenloch4.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Deptford
What county is Deptford in?
Deptford is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Deptford, NJ?
31,977 people lived in Deptford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Deptford, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08096. Other ZIP codes: 08029, 08090, 08093, 08097.
What is the elevation of Deptford?
59 feet (18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Deptford?
Woodbury Heights (1.8 mi), Woodbury (2.3 mi), Oak Valley (2.4 mi), Wenonah (2.4 mi), Glendora (3.1 mi).
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