Greenwich

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

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Greenwich is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 4,917 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gibbstown, 1.4 miles SE.

About Greenwich

Greenwich Township is a township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 4,917, an increase of 18 (+0.4%) from the 2010 census count of 4,899, which in turn reflected an increase of 20 (+0.4%) from the 4,879 counted in the 2000 census.

Greenwich Township was first formed on March 1, 1695, and was formally incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Over the centuries, portions of the township were taken to form Woolwich Township (March 7, 1767), Franklin Township (January 27, 1820), Spicer Township (March 13, 1844; now Harrison Township), Mantua Township (February 23, 1853), East Greenwich Township (February 10, 1881), and Paulsboro (March 2, 1904). The township was named for Greenwich, England.

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Living in Greenwich

Median household income
$92,128
Median home value
$251,100
Median rent
$1,297/mo
Median age
46.2
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Greenwich, NJ population

Greenwich had 4,917 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,917
Density547 per sq mi (211 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Greenwich at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyGloucester County
TypeTownship
Population4,917 (2020)
Land area8.99 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Water area3.04 sq mi (7.88 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates39.8409° N, 75.2923° W
ZIP codes08027, 19029, 19113
Official websitegreenwichtwp.com
Census code (GEOID)3401528185

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Greenwich

What county is Greenwich in?

Greenwich is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Greenwich, NJ?

4,917 people lived in Greenwich at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Greenwich, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 08027. Other ZIP codes: 19029, 19113.

What is the elevation of Greenwich?

3 feet (1 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Greenwich?

Gibbstown (1.4 mi), Eddystone (2.6 mi), Paulsboro (2.8 mi), Tinicum (2.9 mi), Ridley Park (3.1 mi).

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