West Deptford
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
West Deptford is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 22,197 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thorofare, 1.1 miles NW.
- 22,197residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 15.4 sq miland area · 39.8 km²
- 1,445 / sq mipopulation density
- 08086main ZIP code (6 in total)
About West Deptford
West Deptford Township (pronounced West DEP-ford) 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 22,197, an increase of 520 (+2.4%) from the 2010 census count of 21,677, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,309 (+11.9%) from the 19,368 counted in the 2000 census.
West Deptford Township was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 1, 1871, from portions of Deptford Township. Portions of the township were taken to form the boroughs of National Park (April 15, 1902) and Westville (April 7, 1914). Woodbury annexed portions of the township in May 1907.
West Deptford Township was named for the Deptford area of London, located on the River Thames. The township is part of the South Jersey region of the state.
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Living in West Deptford
- Median household income
- $93,895
- Median home value
- $294,200
- Median rent
- $1,511/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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West Deptford had 22,197 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,197 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,445 per sq mi (558 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Deptford at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 22,197 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.36 sq mi (39.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.43 sq mi (6.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8424° N, 75.1840° W |
| ZIP codes | 08086, 08063, 08066, 08093, 08096, 08097 |
| Official website | westdeptford.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401578800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Deptford
- Thorofare1.1 mi NW
- National Park1.7 mi N
- Woodbury1.8 mi E
- Woodbury Heights2.7 mi SE
- Mount Royal2.8 mi SW
- Oak Valley2.8 mi SE
- Paulsboro3.0 mi W
- Westville3.3 mi NE
- Tinicum, PA3.9 mi NW
- Wenonah4.0 mi SE
- Deptford4.0 mi SE
- Brooklawn4.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about West Deptford
What county is West Deptford in?
West Deptford is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of West Deptford, NJ?
22,197 people lived in West Deptford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Deptford, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08086. Other ZIP codes: 08063, 08066, 08093, 08096, 08097.
What is the elevation of West Deptford?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Deptford?
Thorofare (1.1 mi), National Park (1.7 mi), Woodbury (1.8 mi), Woodbury Heights (2.7 mi), Mount Royal (2.8 mi).
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