Sweetwater
Census-designated place in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Sweetwater is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 805 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mullica, 1.9 miles SW.
- 805residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 226 / sq mipopulation density
- 08215ZIP code
About Sweetwater
Sweetwater is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Mullica Township in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Sweetwater had a population of 805. The community is situated on the Mullica River about 20 miles (32 km) from Atlantic City.
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Living in Sweetwater
- Median household income
- $105,489
- Median home value
- $492,700
- Median age
- 42.5
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Sweetwater had 805 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 805 |
|---|---|
| Density | 226 per sq mi (87 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sweetwater at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 805 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.57 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6142° N, 74.6462° W |
| ZIP code | 08215 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3471880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sweetwater
- Mullica1.9 mi SW
- Nesco3.0 mi NW
- Egg Harbor City4.3 mi SE
- Elwood4.5 mi SW
- Washington6.2 mi NE
- Hammonton7.2 mi NW
- Germania7.5 mi SE
- Cologne8.6 mi S
- Stockton University10.3 mi SE
- Hamilton10.4 mi SW
- New Gretna10.4 mi E
- Folsom10.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater
What county is Sweetwater in?
Sweetwater is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Sweetwater, NJ?
805 people lived in Sweetwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, NJ?
The ZIP code of Sweetwater is 08215.
What is the elevation of Sweetwater?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sweetwater?
Mullica (1.9 mi), Nesco (3.0 mi), Egg Harbor City (4.3 mi), Elwood (4.5 mi), Washington (6.2 mi).
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