Quinton
Township in Salem County, New Jersey
Quinton is a township in Salem County, New Jersey, with 2,580 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hancocks Bridge, 3.9 miles SW.
- 2,580residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 23.8 sq miland area · 61.6 km²
- 108 / sq mipopulation density
- 08072main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Quinton
Quinton Township is a township in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 2,580, a decrease of 86 (−3.2%) from the 2010 census count of 2,666, which in turn reflected a decline of 120 (−4.3%) from the 2,786 counted in the 2000 census.
Quinton was formally incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 18, 1873, from portions of Upper Alloways Creek Township (now Alloway Township). The township's name is said to derive from the name of an early settler, with both Tobias Quinton and Edward Quinton mentioned as possible namesakes. In March 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, a minor battle was fought between British forces and local militia at Quinton's Bridge.
It is a dry township, where alcohol cannot legally be sold.
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Living in Quinton
- Median household income
- $86,563
- Median home value
- $220,900
- Median rent
- $1,296/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Quinton had 2,580 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,580 |
|---|---|
| Density | 108 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Quinton at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Salem County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 2,580 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.79 sq mi (61.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5294° N, 75.3922° W |
| ZIP codes | 08072, 08001, 08079 |
| Official website | quintonnj.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403361470 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Quinton
- Hancocks Bridge3.9 mi SW
- Alloway4.4 mi NE
- Marlboro4.6 mi SE
- Salem5.1 mi NW
- Arrowhead Lake5.5 mi SE
- Elsinboro5.7 mi W
- Stow Creek5.8 mi S
- Lower Alloways Creek6.5 mi SW
- Mannington6.6 mi N
- Shiloh7.1 mi SE
- Roadstown7.2 mi SE
- Deerfield Street8.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Quinton
What county is Quinton in?
Quinton is in Salem County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Quinton, NJ?
2,580 people lived in Quinton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Quinton, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08072. Other ZIP codes: 08001, 08079.
What is the elevation of Quinton?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Quinton?
Hancocks Bridge (3.9 mi), Alloway (4.4 mi), Marlboro (4.6 mi), Salem (5.1 mi), Arrowhead Lake (5.5 mi).
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