Shamong
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Shamong is a township in Burlington County, New Jersey, with 6,460 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tabernacle, 4.2 miles NE.
- 6,460residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 44.5 sq miland area · 115.1 km²
- 145 / sq mipopulation density
- 08088ZIP code
About Shamong
Shamong Township (pronounced "Shuh-Mong") is a township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 6,460, a decrease of 30 (−0.5%) from the 2010 census count of 6,490, which in turn reflected an increase of 28 (+0.4%) from the 6,462 counted in the 2000 census. The township, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Shamong was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 19, 1852, from portions of Medford, Southampton and Washington townships. Portions of the township were taken to form Woodland Township (March 7, 1866) and Tabernacle Township (March 22, 1901). In April 1902, portions of Hammonton and Waterford Township were annexed to the township. The township's name comes from Native American terms meaning "place of the big horn", from the words oschummo ("horn") and onk ("place").
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Shamong Township as its 6th best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.
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Living in Shamong
- Median household income
- $128,271
- Median home value
- $442,400
- Median rent
- $2,228/mo
- Median age
- 51.3
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Shamong had 6,460 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,460 |
|---|---|
| Density | 145 per sq mi (56 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shamong at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Burlington County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 6,460 (2020) |
| Land area | 44.45 sq mi (115.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7849° N, 74.7173° W |
| ZIP code | 08088 |
| Official website | shamong.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3400566810 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shamong
- Tabernacle4.2 mi NE
- Waterford6.2 mi SW
- Medford Lakes6.9 mi NW
- Leisuretowne7.6 mi N
- Atco7.7 mi W
- Medford7.9 mi NW
- Hammonton9.0 mi S
- Southampton9.1 mi N
- Chesilhurst9.5 mi SW
- Nesco9.9 mi S
- Washington10.4 mi SE
- Vincentown10.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Shamong
What county is Shamong in?
Shamong is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Shamong, NJ?
6,460 people lived in Shamong at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shamong, NJ?
The ZIP code of Shamong is 08088.
What is the elevation of Shamong?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shamong?
Tabernacle (4.2 mi), Waterford (6.2 mi), Medford Lakes (6.9 mi), Leisuretowne (7.6 mi), Atco (7.7 mi).
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