Richwood
Census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Richwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 3,577 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrison, 1.9 miles W.
- 3,577residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 22.9 km²
- 404 / sq mipopulation density
- 08074main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Richwood
Richwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that is split between Harrison Township (with 3,400 of the CDP's residents) and Mantua Township (with 59 of the total). As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP’s population was 3,577, an increase of 118 (+3.4%) from the 3,459 enumerated at the 2010 U.S. census. The community was once known as Mount Pleasant.
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- Median household income
- $216,196
- Median home value
- $594,100
- Median age
- 38.8
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Richwood had 3,577 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,577 |
|---|---|
| Density | 404 per sq mi (156 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richwood at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,577 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.86 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7160° N, 75.1725° W |
| ZIP codes | 08074, 08062, 08071 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3462820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richwood
- Harrison1.9 mi W
- Mullica Hill2.0 mi W
- Pitman2.6 mi NE
- Mantua3.2 mi N
- Glassboro3.4 mi E
- Elk3.8 mi S
- Sewell4.0 mi N
- South Harrison4.6 mi W
- Wenonah5.4 mi N
- Washington5.9 mi NE
- Harrisonville6.0 mi W
- Oak Valley6.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Richwood
What county is Richwood in?
Richwood is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Richwood, NJ?
3,577 people lived in Richwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richwood, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08074. Other ZIP codes: 08062, 08071.
What is the elevation of Richwood?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richwood?
Harrison (1.9 mi), Mullica Hill (2.0 mi), Pitman (2.6 mi), Mantua (3.2 mi), Glassboro (3.4 mi).
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