Woodstown
Borough in Salem County, New Jersey
Woodstown is a borough in Salem County, New Jersey, with 3,678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Auburn, 3.1 miles NW.
- 3,678residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 2,335 / sq mipopulation density
- 08098ZIP code
About Woodstown
Woodstown is a borough in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,678, an increase of 173 (+4.9%) from the 2010 census count of 3,505, which in turn reflected an increase of 369 (+11.8%) from the 3,136 counted in the 2000 census.
Woodstown was established on July 26, 1882, from portions of Pilesgrove Township based on the results of a referendum held that same day. The borough's incorporation was confirmed on March 3, 1925. The borough was named for early settler Jackanias (or Jaconias) Wood.
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Living in Woodstown
- Median household income
- $98,828
- Median home value
- $239,200
- Median rent
- $1,359/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Woodstown had 3,678 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,678 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,335 per sq mi (902 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Woodstown at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Salem County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,678 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.57 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6502° N, 75.3262° W |
| ZIP code | 08098 |
| Official website | historicwoodstown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3482720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Woodstown
- Auburn3.1 mi NW
- Harrisonville3.6 mi NE
- Pilesgrove3.6 mi NW
- South Harrison4.9 mi NE
- Mannington5.1 mi W
- Alloway6.4 mi S
- Woolwich6.5 mi N
- Swedesboro6.7 mi N
- Upper Pittsgrove6.7 mi E
- Carneys Point7.0 mi NW
- Beckett7.3 mi N
- Oldmans7.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Woodstown
What county is Woodstown in?
Woodstown is in Salem County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Woodstown, NJ?
3,678 people lived in Woodstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Woodstown, NJ?
The ZIP code of Woodstown is 08098.
What is the elevation of Woodstown?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Woodstown?
Auburn (3.1 mi), Harrisonville (3.6 mi), Pilesgrove (3.6 mi), South Harrison (4.9 mi), Mannington (5.1 mi).
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