Glassboro
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Glassboro is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 23,149 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 148 ft (45 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pitman, 2.5 miles NW.
- 23,149residents (2020 Census)
- 148 ftelevation · 45 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.1 km²
- 2,484 / sq mipopulation density
- 08028main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Glassboro
Glassboro is a borough within Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 23,149, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 4,570 (+24.6%) from the 18,579 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn had reflected a decline of 489 (−2.6%) from the 19,068 counted in the 2000 census. Much of the recent and projected growth in Glassboro have been attributed to the growth trajectory of Rowan University, founded in 1923 and formerly known as Glassboro State College. Glassboro and surrounding Gloucester County constitute part of South Jersey.
What is now Glassboro was originally formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1878, from portions of Clayton Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Elk Township (April 17, 1891) and Pitman (May 24, 1905). Glassboro was incorporated as a borough on March 18, 1920, replacing Glassboro Township. The borough was named for its glass industry.
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Living in Glassboro
- Median household income
- $87,278
- Median home value
- $314,400
- Median rent
- $1,687/mo
- Median age
- 27.9
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Glassboro had 23,149 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,149 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,484 per sq mi (959 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glassboro at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 23,149 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.32 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6995° N, 75.1116° W |
| ZIP codes | 08028, 08071 |
| Official website | glassboro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3426340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glassboro
- Pitman2.5 mi NW
- Clayton3.2 mi SE
- Richwood3.4 mi W
- Elk3.5 mi SW
- Washington4.1 mi NE
- Sewell5.1 mi N
- Harrison5.3 mi W
- Turnersville5.3 mi NE
- Mantua5.4 mi NW
- Mullica Hill5.4 mi W
- Franklinville6.0 mi S
- Grenloch6.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Glassboro
What county is Glassboro in?
Glassboro is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Glassboro, NJ?
23,149 people lived in Glassboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glassboro, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08028. Other ZIP codes: 08071.
What is the elevation of Glassboro?
148 feet (45 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glassboro?
Pitman (2.5 mi), Clayton (3.2 mi), Richwood (3.4 mi), Elk (3.5 mi), Washington (4.1 mi).
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