Gloucester City
City in Camden County, New Jersey
Gloucester City is a city in Camden County, New Jersey, with 11,484 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brooklawn, 0.9 miles S.
- 11,484residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 4,961 / sq mipopulation density
- 08030main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Gloucester City
Gloucester City is a city in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 11,484, an increase of 28 (+0.2%) from the 2010 census count of 11,456, which in turn reflected a decline of 28 (−0.2%) from the 11,484 counted in the 2000 census. It is located directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia and the Port of Philadelphia.
Gloucester City was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 25, 1868, from the remaining portions of Union Township, which was then dissolved. Additional territory was annexed in 1925 from Centre Township and in 1927 from Haddon Township. The city's name derives from Gloucester, England.
Gloucester City is known for its Irish American population, which was ninth-highest in the United States by percentage in the 2000 Census.
The city had the 23rd-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 4.343% in 2020, compared to 3.470% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%.
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Living in Gloucester City
- Median household income
- $64,938
- Median home value
- $190,700
- Median rent
- $1,484/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Gloucester City had 11,484 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,484 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,961 per sq mi (1,916 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gloucester City at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Camden County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,484 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.31 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8917° N, 75.1167° W |
| ZIP codes | 08030, 08059, 08104 |
| Official website | cityofgloucester.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3426820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gloucester City
- Brooklawn0.9 mi S
- Audubon Park1.5 mi E
- Mount Ephraim1.6 mi SE
- Westville1.7 mi SW
- Woodlynne2.0 mi NE
- Oaklyn2.1 mi E
- Bellmawr2.1 mi SE
- Audubon2.3 mi E
- Collingswood2.6 mi NE
- Haddon Heights2.8 mi E
- Haddon3.0 mi E
- Camden3.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gloucester City
What county is Gloucester City in?
Gloucester City is in Camden County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Gloucester City, NJ?
11,484 people lived in Gloucester City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gloucester City, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08030. Other ZIP codes: 08059, 08104.
What is the elevation of Gloucester City?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gloucester City?
Brooklawn (0.9 mi), Audubon Park (1.5 mi), Mount Ephraim (1.6 mi), Westville (1.7 mi), Woodlynne (2.0 mi).
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