Linwood
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Linwood is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 6,971 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bargaintown, 2.0 miles NW.
- 6,971residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 1,829 / sq mipopulation density
- 08221ZIP code
About Linwood
Linwood is a city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 6,971, a decrease of 121 (−1.7%) from the 2010 census count of 7,092, which in turn reflected a decline of 80 (−1.1%) from the 7,172 counted in the 2000 census.
Linwood was originally incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 20, 1889, from portions of Egg Harbor Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. Linwood was reincorporated as a city on April 27, 1931. The area had been called Leedsville until 1880, when a post office was being established. The United States Postal Service insisted that the name had to be changed as it conflicted with an existing post office elsewhere in the state. Among the names proposed and considered by local residents were "Brinola", "Geneva", "Pearville" and "Viola", with "Linwood" ultimately chosen.
Geographically, the city, 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 Linwood
- Median household income
- $156,354
- Median home value
- $394,700
- Median rent
- $2,188/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Linwood had 6,971 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,971 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,829 per sq mi (706 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Linwood at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,971 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.81 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3437° N, 74.5710° W |
| ZIP code | 08221 |
| Official website | linwoodcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3440530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Linwood
- Bargaintown2.0 mi NW
- Northfield2.2 mi NE
- Somers Point2.6 mi SW
- Longport3.2 mi SE
- Egg Harbor3.4 mi NW
- Margate City3.5 mi E
- Pleasantville4.5 mi NE
- Ventnor City4.7 mi E
- English Creek4.9 mi NW
- Ocean City5.4 mi S
- Beesleys Point5.7 mi SW
- Atlantic City6.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Linwood
What county is Linwood in?
Linwood is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Linwood, NJ?
6,971 people lived in Linwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Linwood, NJ?
The ZIP code of Linwood is 08221.
What is the elevation of Linwood?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Linwood?
Bargaintown (2.0 mi), Northfield (2.2 mi), Somers Point (2.6 mi), Longport (3.2 mi), Egg Harbor (3.4 mi).
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