Roxbury
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
Roxbury is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, with 22,950 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 837 ft (255 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ledgewood, 1.0 miles SW.
- 22,950residents (2020 Census)
- 837 ftelevation · 255 m
- 20.8 sq miland area · 54.0 km²
- 1,101 / sq mipopulation density
- 07852main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Roxbury
Roxbury is a township in western Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 22,950, a decrease of 374 (−1.6%) from the 2010 census count of 23,324, which in turn reflected a decline of 559 (−2.3%) from the 23,883 counted in the 2000 census. The township is located approximately 36 miles (58 km) west-northwest of New York City, 27 miles (43 km) west-northwest of Newark, New Jersey and 26 miles (42 km) east of the Delaware Water Gap on the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Roxbury was formed on December 24, 1740, from portions of Morris Township. It was formally incorporated by the Township Act of 1798 of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as part of the state's initial group of 104 townships. Portions of the township were taken to form Mendham Township (March 29, 1749), Washington Township (April 2, 1798), Chester Township (April 1, 1799), Jefferson Township (February 11, 1804), Mount Olive Township (March 22, 1871), Mount Arlington (November 3, 1890) and Netcong (October 23, 1894).
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Living in Roxbury
- Median household income
- $134,519
- Median home value
- $465,700
- Median rent
- $1,983/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Roxbury had 22,950 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,950 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,101 per sq mi (425 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Roxbury at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 22,950 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.85 sq mi (54.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8885° N, 74.6512° W |
| ZIP codes | 07852, 07803, 07847, 07850, 07856, 07857, 07876, 07885 |
| Official website | roxburynj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402764980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Roxbury
- Ledgewood1.0 mi SW
- Landing1.7 mi NW
- Kenvil1.7 mi E
- Port Morris2.1 mi NW
- Mount Arlington2.3 mi N
- Succasunna2.4 mi S
- Lower Berkshire Valley2.5 mi NE
- Netcong2.7 mi W
- Mine Hill2.7 mi E
- Stanhope3.2 mi NW
- Wharton4.1 mi E
- Byram Center4.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Roxbury
What county is Roxbury in?
Roxbury is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Roxbury, NJ?
22,950 people lived in Roxbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Roxbury, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07852. Other ZIP codes: 07803, 07847, 07850, 07856, 07857, 07876, 07885.
What is the elevation of Roxbury?
837 feet (255 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Roxbury?
Ledgewood (1.0 mi), Landing (1.7 mi), Kenvil (1.7 mi), Port Morris (2.1 mi), Mount Arlington (2.3 mi).
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