Hamilton
Township in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Hamilton is a township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 27,484 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mays Landing, 2.6 miles SE.
- 27,484residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 110.9 sq miland area · 287.2 km²
- 248 / sq mipopulation density
- 08330main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Hamilton
Hamilton Township is a township in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 27,484, an increase of 981 (+3.7%) from the 2010 census count of 26,503, which in turn reflected an increase of 6,004 (+29.3%) from the 20,499 counted in the 2000 census. The Township of Hamilton was incorporated by the New Jersey Legislature on February 5, 1813.
The township calls itself "New Jersey's Largest Municipality" on its stationery and its website. At 110.90 square miles (287.2 km2), Hamilton Township has the largest land area of any municipality in New Jersey. However, with a total area (land and water combined) of 112.94 square miles (292.5 km2) it is the second-largest municipality in New Jersey, behind neighboring Galloway Township, which has a total area of 114.49 square miles (296.5 km2).
Geographically, the township, and all of Atlantic County, is part of the South Jersey region of the state and of the Atlantic City-Hammonton metropolitan statistical area, which in turn is included in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
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Living in Hamilton
- Median household income
- $78,850
- Median home value
- $246,200
- Median rent
- $1,691/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Hamilton had 27,484 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,484 |
|---|---|
| Density | 248 per sq mi (96 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hamilton at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 27,484 (2020) |
| Land area | 110.90 sq mi (287.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4816° N, 74.7374° W |
| ZIP codes | 08330, 08217 |
| Official website | townshipofhamilton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3400129280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hamilton
- Mays Landing2.6 mi SE
- McKee City5.3 mi SE
- Mizpah5.4 mi W
- Elwood6.3 mi N
- Cologne6.9 mi E
- Dorothy7.3 mi SW
- Milmay7.6 mi SW
- Weymouth7.6 mi SW
- Buena Vista7.9 mi W
- Richland8.1 mi W
- Germania8.1 mi E
- Newtonville8.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton
What county is Hamilton in?
Hamilton is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Hamilton, NJ?
27,484 people lived in Hamilton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hamilton, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08330. Other ZIP codes: 08217.
What is the elevation of Hamilton?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hamilton?
Mays Landing (2.6 mi), McKee City (5.3 mi), Mizpah (5.4 mi), Elwood (6.3 mi), Cologne (6.9 mi).
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