Washington
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
Washington is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, with 18,197 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 988 ft (301 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Long Valley, 1.1 miles E.
- 18,197residents (2020 Census)
- 988 ftelevation · 301 m
- 44.6 sq miland area · 115.5 km²
- 408 / sq mipopulation density
- 07853main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Washington
Washington Township is a township in southwestern Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 18,197, a decrease of 336 (−1.8%) from the 2010 census count of 18,533, which in turn reflected an increase of 941 (+5.3%) from the 17,592 counted in the 2000 census.
The township is situated in the westernmost part of Morris County bordering both Hunterdon and Warren counties. It is located within the Raritan Valley region and is one of six municipalities (five of which are townships) in the state with the name "Washington". Washington Borough, located only 10 miles (16 km) away, is surrounded by another municipality that is also called Washington Township in Warren County.
The township has been ranked as one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) for 2014–2018, Washington Township residents had a median household income of $150,682, nearly 90% above the statewide median of $79,363. In the 2013–2017 ACS, Washington Township had a median household income of $140,445, ranking 45th in the state.
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Living in Washington
- Median household income
- $165,651
- Median home value
- $592,600
- Median rent
- $1,701/mo
- Median age
- 46.2
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Washington had 18,197 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,197 |
|---|---|
| Density | 408 per sq mi (158 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 18,197 (2020) |
| Land area | 44.58 sq mi (115.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7847° N, 74.7975° W |
| ZIP codes | 07853, 07830, 07870 |
| Official website | wtmorris.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402777240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- Long Valley1.1 mi E
- Beattystown3.9 mi NW
- Califon5.0 mi SW
- Hackettstown5.0 mi N
- Chester5.6 mi E
- Flanders6.1 mi NE
- Mansfield6.1 mi W
- Pottersville6.2 mi SE
- Mount Olive6.3 mi NE
- Lebanon6.5 mi SW
- Tewksbury6.5 mi S
- Port Murray6.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Washington, NJ?
18,197 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07853. Other ZIP codes: 07830, 07870.
What is the elevation of Washington?
988 feet (301 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
Long Valley (1.1 mi), Beattystown (3.9 mi), Califon (5.0 mi), Hackettstown (5.0 mi), Chester (5.6 mi).
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