Pleasantville
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Pleasantville is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 20,629 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Absecon, 2.6 miles N.
- 20,629residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 3,606 / sq mipopulation density
- 08232ZIP code
About Pleasantville
Pleasantville 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 20,629, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 380 (+1.9%) from the 2010 census count of 20,249, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,237 (+6.5%) from the 19,012 counted in the 2000 census.
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.
Pleasantville was originally incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 10, 1889, from portions of Egg Harbor Township, based on the results of a referendum held on December 15, 1888. Pleasantville was incorporated as a city on April 14, 1914, replacing Pleasantville borough, based on the results of a referendum held that same day. the city was named by David Ingersoll for its surroundings.
The city had the eighth-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 4.903% in 2020, compared to 2.560% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%.
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Living in Pleasantville
- Median household income
- $53,661
- Median home value
- $194,100
- Median rent
- $1,354/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Pleasantville had 20,629 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,629 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,606 per sq mi (1,392 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pleasantville at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,629 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.72 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3885° N, 74.5094° W |
| ZIP code | 08232 |
| Official website | pleasantville-nj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3459640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pleasantville
- Absecon2.6 mi N
- Northfield2.6 mi SW
- Atlantic City3.2 mi E
- Ventnor City3.5 mi SE
- Margate City4.0 mi S
- Absecon Highlands4.3 mi NE
- Linwood4.5 mi SW
- Bargaintown4.6 mi W
- Longport5.4 mi S
- Egg Harbor5.5 mi W
- Pomona6.0 mi N
- Stockton University7.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasantville
What county is Pleasantville in?
Pleasantville is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Pleasantville, NJ?
20,629 people lived in Pleasantville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pleasantville, NJ?
The ZIP code of Pleasantville is 08232.
What is the elevation of Pleasantville?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pleasantville?
Absecon (2.6 mi), Northfield (2.6 mi), Atlantic City (3.2 mi), Ventnor City (3.5 mi), Margate City (4.0 mi).
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