Elsinboro
Township in Salem County, New Jersey

Elsinboro is a township in Salem County, New Jersey, with 1,001 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salem, 2.8 miles NE.
- 1,001residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 11.9 sq miland area · 30.9 km²
- 84 / sq mipopulation density
- 08079ZIP code
About Elsinboro
Elsinboro Township is a township in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 1,001, a decrease of 35 (−3.4%) from the 2010 census count of 1,036, which in turn reflected a decline of 56 (−5.1%) from the 1,092 counted in the 2000 census.
Elsinboro's first mention dates back to May 12, 1701, though it was also mentioned in records on November 28, 1676. The details and date of its original incorporation are unknown. The township was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as one of New Jersey's original group of 104 townships.} The township was named for Fort Nya Elfsborg.
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Living in Elsinboro
- Median household income
- $90,385
- Median home value
- $254,900
- Median rent
- $1,531/mo
- Median age
- 51.6
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Elsinboro had 1,001 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,001 |
|---|---|
| Density | 84 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elsinboro at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Salem County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,001 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.93 sq mi (30.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5333° N, 75.4985° W |
| ZIP code | 08079 |
| Official website | elsinborotownship.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403321330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elsinboro
- Salem2.8 mi NE
- Hancocks Bridge2.8 mi SE
- Port Penn, DE4.6 mi W
- Quinton5.7 mi E
- Delaware City, DE5.8 mi NW
- Lower Alloways Creek6.1 mi S
- Pennsville6.4 mi N
- Mannington7.6 mi NE
- St. Georges, DE8.2 mi W
- Stow Creek9.4 mi SE
- Alloway9.8 mi E
- Marlboro9.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elsinboro
What county is Elsinboro in?
Elsinboro is in Salem County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Elsinboro, NJ?
1,001 people lived in Elsinboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elsinboro, NJ?
The ZIP code of Elsinboro is 08079.
What is the elevation of Elsinboro?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elsinboro?
Salem (2.8 mi), Hancocks Bridge (2.8 mi), Port Penn (4.6 mi), Quinton (5.7 mi), Delaware City (5.8 mi).
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