Medford Lakes
Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey

Medford Lakes is a borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, with 4,264 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Medford, 1.0 miles NW.
- 4,264residents (2020 Census)
- 62 ftelevation · 19 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 3,741 / sq mipopulation density
- 08055ZIP code
About Medford Lakes
Medford Lakes is a borough in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,264, an increase of 118 (+2.8%) from the 2010 census count of 4,146, which in turn reflected a decline of 27 (−0.6%) from the 4,173 counted in the 2000 census. The borough, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Medford Lakes was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 17, 1939, from portions of Medford Township. The borough was named for Medford Township, which was named by a developer for Medford, Massachusetts.
The borough's 22 lakes and surrounding lake communities are within the boundaries of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. The Medford Lakes Colony, a community association, manages the lakes and other recreational facilities. More than 10% of the borough's homes are log cabins.
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Living in Medford Lakes
- Median household income
- $141,188
- Median home value
- $402,900
- Median rent
- $2,211/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Medford Lakes had 4,264 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,264 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,741 per sq mi (1,444 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Medford Lakes at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Burlington County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,264 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.14 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8536° N, 74.8117° W |
| ZIP code | 08055 |
| Official website | medfordlakes.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3445210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Medford Lakes
- Medford1.0 mi NW
- Evesham4.7 mi W
- Leisuretowne6.1 mi NE
- Atco6.4 mi SW
- Vincentown6.5 mi NE
- Southampton6.6 mi NE
- Shamong6.9 mi SE
- Marlton7.1 mi NW
- Lumberton7.3 mi N
- Voorhees7.5 mi W
- West Berlin7.5 mi SW
- Waterford7.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Medford Lakes
What county is Medford Lakes in?
Medford Lakes is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Medford Lakes, NJ?
4,264 people lived in Medford Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Medford Lakes, NJ?
The ZIP code of Medford Lakes is 08055.
What is the elevation of Medford Lakes?
62 feet (19 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Medford Lakes?
Medford (1.0 mi), Evesham (4.7 mi), Leisuretowne (6.1 mi), Atco (6.4 mi), Vincentown (6.5 mi).
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