Washington
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Washington is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 48,677 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Turnersville, 1.3 miles N.
- 48,677residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 21.3 sq miland area · 55.3 km²
- 2,280 / sq mipopulation density
- 08032main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Washington
Washington Township is a township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 48,677, an increase of 118 (+0.2%) from the 2010 census count of 48,559, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,445 (+3.1%) from the 47,114 counted in the 2000 census. For 2023, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 49,378.
Washington Township was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 17, 1836, from portions of Deptford Township. The township officially moved to the newly created Camden County on March 13, 1844. Monroe Township was created on March 3, 1859, from part of the township. Most of Washington Township, along with all of Monroe Township, was moved back into Gloucester County on February 28, 1871, with the remaining portions of Washington Township that were still in Camden County being transferred to Gloucester Township. Additional transfers to Gloucester Township were made in 1926 and 1931. The township was named for George Washington, one of more than ten communities statewide named for the first president. It is one of five municipalities in the state of New Jersey that share the name Washington Township. Washington Borough is surrounded by Washington Township in Warren County.
The township is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area, and the South Jersey region of the state. In 2008, CNN and Money magazine ranked Washington Township 58th on its list of the "100 Best Cities to Live in the United States".
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Living in Washington
- Median household income
- $114,249
- Median home value
- $337,600
- Median rent
- $1,761/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Washington had 48,677 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,677 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,280 per sq mi (880 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 48,677 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.35 sq mi (55.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7484° N, 75.0691° W |
| ZIP codes | 08032, 08012, 08080 |
| Official website | twp.washington.nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401577180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- Turnersville1.3 mi N
- Grenloch2.5 mi N
- Pitman3.4 mi W
- Blackwood3.5 mi N
- Gloucester3.5 mi NE
- Glassboro4.1 mi SW
- Sicklerville4.2 mi E
- Sewell4.3 mi W
- Wenonah5.2 mi NW
- Deptford5.4 mi NW
- Mantua5.6 mi W
- Pine Hill5.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Washington, NJ?
48,677 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08032. Other ZIP codes: 08012, 08080.
What is the elevation of Washington?
141 feet (43 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
Turnersville (1.3 mi), Grenloch (2.5 mi), Pitman (3.4 mi), Blackwood (3.5 mi), Gloucester (3.5 mi).
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