Fort Dix
Census-designated place in Burlington County, New Jersey
Fort Dix is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Burlington County, New Jersey, with 6,508 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wrightstown, 1.8 miles NW.
- 6,508residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 10.2 sq miland area · 26.5 km²
- 637 / sq mipopulation density
- 08641main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Fort Dix
Fort Dix, the common name for the Army Support Activity (ASA) located at Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, is a United States Army installation. It is located 16.1 miles (25.9 km) south-southeast of Trenton, New Jersey.
The installation is home to the headquarters of the 99th Readiness Division, New Jersey National Guard Joint Force, 174th Infantry Brigade and the ASA, among others. As of the 2020 U.S. census, Fort Dix census-designated place (CDP) had a total population of 7,716, of which 5,951 were in New Hanover Township, 1,765 were in Pemberton Township, and none were in Springfield Township (though portions of the CDP are included there).
Established in 1917, Fort Dix was combined with adjoining U.S. Air Force and Navy facilities to become Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) in 2009. Fort Dix would transition to U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix (USASA, Fort Dix) after the Joint Base was formed. However, it remains commonly known as "Fort Dix", "ASA Dix", "ASA Fort Dix", or "Dix".
The Current Garrison Commander of U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix is Colonel Clay M. Huffman, who also serves as Deputy Commander of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) since July 2026.
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Living in Fort Dix
- Median household income
- $92,303
- Median rent
- $2,466/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Fort Dix had 6,508 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,508 |
|---|---|
| Density | 637 per sq mi (246 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Dix at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Burlington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,508 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.21 sq mi (26.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0053° N, 74.6117° W |
| ZIP codes | 08641, 08042, 08640 |
| Official website | dix.army.mil |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3424300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Dix
- Wrightstown1.8 mi NW
- McGuire AFB2.0 mi NE
- New Hanover2.0 mi E
- Browns Mills3.2 mi SE
- Juliustown3.2 mi W
- Cookstown4.3 mi NE
- Pemberton4.5 mi SW
- Pemberton Heights4.7 mi SW
- Jobstown5.0 mi W
- Country Lake Estates5.5 mi SE
- Springfield5.7 mi NW
- North Hanover6.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Dix
What county is Fort Dix in?
Fort Dix is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Fort Dix, NJ?
6,508 people lived in Fort Dix at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Dix, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08641. Other ZIP codes: 08042, 08640.
What is the elevation of Fort Dix?
141 feet (43 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Dix?
Wrightstown (1.8 mi), McGuire AFB (2.0 mi), New Hanover (2.0 mi), Browns Mills (3.2 mi), Juliustown (3.2 mi).
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