Pomona

Census-designated place in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Aerial view of Pomona, New Jersey
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Pomona is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 7,416 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stockton University, 1.1 miles N.

About Pomona

Pomona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Galloway Township, in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Pomona had a population of 7,416. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08240.

Locally, the name "Pomona" is loosely used also to refer to areas adjacent to Pomona proper, including adjoining portions of Hamilton Township and Egg Harbor Township in the vicinity of the Atlantic City International Airport.

Pomona was often described as the home to Stockton University, since the mailing address for the college was a post-office box located in the Pomona Post Office. In 2011, the university changed its mailing address to its main campus (using the street Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, New Jersey).

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Living in Pomona

Median household income
$99,118
Median home value
$279,000
Median rent
$1,082/mo
Median age
41.5
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Pomona, NJ population

Pomona had 7,416 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,416
Density2,663 per sq mi (1,028 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Pomona at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyAtlantic County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population7,416 (2020)
Land area2.78 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates39.4688° N, 74.5502° W
ZIP code08240
Census code (GEOID)3460030

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Pomona

What county is Pomona in?

Pomona is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Pomona, NJ?

7,416 people lived in Pomona at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Pomona, NJ?

The ZIP code of Pomona is 08240.

What is the elevation of Pomona?

56 feet (17 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Pomona?

Stockton University (1.1 mi), Cologne (3.5 mi), Germania (3.8 mi), Smithville (4.2 mi), Galloway (4.4 mi).

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