Sunset Lake
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, New Jersey

Sunset Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cumberland County, New Jersey, with 494 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Laurel Heights, 0.7 miles NE.
- 494residents (2020 Census)
- 72 ftelevation · 22 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 827 / sq mipopulation density
- 08302ZIP code
About Sunset Lake
Sunset Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cumberland County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Sunset Lake had a population of 494. It is in the northern part of the county, in the southwest corner of Upper Deerfield Township. It is bordered to the south by the city of Bridgeton, the county seat. It is bordered to the east by Laurel Heights, to the north by Silver Lake, and to the west by Sunset Lake, an impoundment on the Cohansey River. Across the lake is Hopewell Township.
Sunset Lake was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
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Living in Sunset Lake
- Median household income
- $78,555
- Median home value
- $317,900
- Median age
- 32.7
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Sunset Lake had 494 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 494 |
|---|---|
| Density | 827 per sq mi (319 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sunset Lake at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 494 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.60 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4525° N, 75.2350° W |
| ZIP code | 08302 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3471628 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sunset Lake
- Laurel Heights0.7 mi NE
- Lakeside-Beebe Run0.8 mi W
- Silver Lake1.1 mi N
- Bridgeton1.6 mi S
- West Park1.7 mi SW
- Carlls Corner1.9 mi NE
- Seeley2.2 mi N
- Hopewell2.6 mi W
- Upper Deerfield3.1 mi N
- Shiloh3.1 mi W
- Seabrook Farms3.5 mi N
- Gouldtown3.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Lake
What county is Sunset Lake in?
Sunset Lake is in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Sunset Lake, NJ?
494 people lived in Sunset Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset Lake, NJ?
The ZIP code of Sunset Lake is 08302.
What is the elevation of Sunset Lake?
72 feet (22 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sunset Lake?
Laurel Heights (0.7 mi), Lakeside-Beebe Run (0.8 mi), Silver Lake (1.1 mi), Bridgeton (1.6 mi), West Park (1.7 mi).
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