Washington
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey
Washington is a borough in Warren County, New Jersey, with 7,299 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 446 ft (136 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Port Colden, 1.7 miles NE.
- 7,299residents (2020 Census)
- 446 ftelevation · 136 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 3,714 / sq mipopulation density
- 07882ZIP code
About Washington
Washington is a borough in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,299, an increase of 838 (+13.0%) from the 2010 census count of 6,461, which in turn reflected a decline of 251 (−3.7%) from the 6,712 counted in the 2000 census.
Washington was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 20, 1868, from portions of Washington Township. The borough was named for George Washington, one of more than ten communities in the state of New Jersey that were named for the first president. The Borough of Washington is surrounded by Washington Township, which is one of five municipalities in the state of New Jersey with the name "Washington Township".
The borough had the 26th-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 4.206% in 2020, compared to 2.967% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%.
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Living in Washington
- Median household income
- $81,336
- Median home value
- $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,348/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Washington had 7,299 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,299 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,714 per sq mi (1,434 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 7,299 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.97 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7585° N, 74.9832° W |
| ZIP code | 07882 |
| Official website | washingtonboro-nj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3477270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- Port Colden1.7 mi NE
- Brass Castle2.3 mi W
- Anderson3.0 mi E
- Oxford3.5 mi N
- Hampton3.8 mi S
- Port Murray3.8 mi NE
- Broadway3.8 mi SW
- Asbury4.3 mi S
- Glen Gardner4.6 mi SE
- Franklin4.8 mi SW
- Buttzville5.0 mi N
- White5.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Warren County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Washington, NJ?
7,299 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, NJ?
The ZIP code of Washington is 07882.
What is the elevation of Washington?
446 feet (136 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
Port Colden (1.7 mi), Brass Castle (2.3 mi), Anderson (3.0 mi), Oxford (3.5 mi), Hampton (3.8 mi).
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