Medford
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Medford is a township in Burlington County, New Jersey, with 24,497 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Medford Lakes, 1.0 miles SE.
- 24,497residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 38.8 sq miland area · 100.5 km²
- 631 / sq mipopulation density
- 08055main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Medford
Medford is a township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 24,497, an increase of 1,464 (+6.4%) from the 2010 census count of 23,033, which in turn reflected an increase of 780 (+3.5%) from the 22,253 counted in the 2000 census. The township, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Medford was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 1, 1847, from portions of Evesham Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day. Portions of the township were taken to form Shamong Township (February 19, 1852), Lumberton (March 14, 1860), and Medford Lakes (May 17, 1939). The township is part of the South Jersey region of the state.
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Living in Medford
- Median household income
- $157,969
- Median home value
- $514,800
- Median rent
- $1,589/mo
- Median age
- 46.7
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Medford had 24,497 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,497 |
|---|---|
| Density | 631 per sq mi (244 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Medford at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Burlington County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 24,497 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.80 sq mi (100.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8643° N, 74.8247° W |
| ZIP codes | 08055, 08053 |
| Official website | medfordtownship.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3400545120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Medford
- Medford Lakes1.0 mi SE
- Evesham4.1 mi W
- Marlton6.1 mi NW
- Vincentown6.3 mi NE
- Leisuretowne6.5 mi E
- Lumberton6.6 mi N
- Southampton6.7 mi NE
- Atco6.8 mi S
- Voorhees6.9 mi W
- Mount Laurel7.1 mi NW
- West Berlin7.2 mi SW
- Greentree7.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Medford
What county is Medford in?
Medford is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Medford, NJ?
24,497 people lived in Medford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Medford, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08055. Other ZIP codes: 08053.
What is the elevation of Medford?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Medford?
Medford Lakes (1.0 mi), Evesham (4.1 mi), Marlton (6.1 mi), Vincentown (6.3 mi), Leisuretowne (6.5 mi).
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