Paulsboro
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Paulsboro is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 6,196 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tinicum, 2.0 miles N.
- 6,196residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 5.0 km²
- 3,220 / sq mipopulation density
- 08066ZIP code
About Paulsboro
Paulsboro is a borough situated on the banks of the Delaware River in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,196, an increase of 99 (+1.6%) from the 6,097 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn had reflected a decline of 63 (−1.0%) from the 6,160 counted in the 2000 census. Paulsboro and surrounding Gloucester County constitute part of South Jersey.
Paulsboro was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 2, 1904, from portions of Greenwich Township. It was named for Samuel Phillip Paul, son of a settler.
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Living in Paulsboro
- Median household income
- $64,239
- Median home value
- $202,700
- Median rent
- $976/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Paulsboro had 6,196 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,196 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,220 per sq mi (1,243 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paulsboro at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,196 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.92 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8400° N, 75.2400° W |
| ZIP code | 08066 |
| Official website | paulsboronj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3457150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paulsboro
- Tinicum, PA2.0 mi N
- Gibbstown2.3 mi SW
- Thorofare2.4 mi NE
- Mount Royal2.5 mi SE
- Greenwich2.8 mi W
- West Deptford3.0 mi E
- Mickleton3.4 mi S
- East Greenwich3.4 mi S
- National Park3.4 mi NE
- Folcroft, PA3.8 mi NW
- Norwood, PA4.3 mi NW
- Woodbury4.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Paulsboro
What county is Paulsboro in?
Paulsboro is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Paulsboro, NJ?
6,196 people lived in Paulsboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paulsboro, NJ?
The ZIP code of Paulsboro is 08066.
What is the elevation of Paulsboro?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paulsboro?
Tinicum (2.0 mi), Gibbstown (2.3 mi), Thorofare (2.4 mi), Mount Royal (2.5 mi), Greenwich (2.8 mi).
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