Dorchester
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Dorchester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cumberland County, New Jersey, with 291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Leesburg, 0.7 miles SW.
- 291residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 594 / sq mipopulation density
- 08327ZIP code
About Dorchester
Dorchester is an unincorporated community located within Maurice River Township, in Cumberland County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08316.
As of the 2020 census, Dorchester had a population of 291.
Shipbuilding has always been the principal industry in Dorchester, and the A.J. Meerwald, the state ship of New Jersey, was built here.
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Living in Dorchester
- Median household income
- $79,306
- Median home value
- $160,600
- Median age
- 65.1
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Dorchester had 291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 594 per sq mi (229 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dorchester at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 291 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2699° N, 74.9713° W |
| ZIP code | 08327 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3418010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dorchester
- Leesburg0.7 mi SW
- Mauricetown2.5 mi NW
- Maurice River2.5 mi NE
- Port Elizabeth2.8 mi N
- Heislerville3.4 mi S
- Port Norris3.8 mi W
- Commercial3.8 mi W
- Delmont4.0 mi S
- Laurel Lake5.0 mi NW
- Belleplain5.2 mi E
- Dividing Creek6.9 mi W
- Cumberland-Hesstown7.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dorchester
What county is Dorchester in?
Dorchester is in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Dorchester, NJ?
291 people lived in Dorchester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dorchester, NJ?
The ZIP code of Dorchester is 08327.
What is the elevation of Dorchester?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dorchester?
Leesburg (0.7 mi), Mauricetown (2.5 mi), Maurice River (2.5 mi), Port Elizabeth (2.8 mi), Heislerville (3.4 mi).
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