Elwood
Census-designated place in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Elwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 1,215 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mullica, 2.6 miles NE.
- 1,215residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 381 / sq mipopulation density
- 08217ZIP code
About Elwood
Elwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Mullica Township in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Elwood had a population of 1,215. At previous censuses, the area was listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Elwood-Magnolia CDP. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08217.
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- Median household income
- $85,954
- Median home value
- $208,900
- Median age
- 59.6
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Elwood had 1,215 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,215 |
|---|---|
| Density | 381 per sq mi (147 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elwood at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,215 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.19 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5694° N, 74.7079° W |
| ZIP code | 08217 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3421420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elwood
- Mullica2.6 mi NE
- Sweetwater4.5 mi NE
- Nesco5.2 mi N
- Egg Harbor City6.0 mi E
- Hamilton6.3 mi S
- Hammonton7.1 mi NW
- Germania7.3 mi SE
- Folsom7.4 mi W
- Cologne7.5 mi SE
- Newtonville7.9 mi W
- Mays Landing8.1 mi S
- McKee City9.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Elwood
What county is Elwood in?
Elwood is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Elwood, NJ?
1,215 people lived in Elwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elwood, NJ?
The ZIP code of Elwood is 08217.
What is the elevation of Elwood?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elwood?
Mullica (2.6 mi), Sweetwater (4.5 mi), Nesco (5.2 mi), Egg Harbor City (6.0 mi), Hamilton (6.3 mi).
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