Wrightstown
Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey

Wrightstown is a borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, with 720 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Dix, 1.8 miles SE.
- 720residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 389 / sq mipopulation density
- 08042ZIP code
About Wrightstown
Wrightstown is a borough in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 720, a decrease of 82 (−10.2%) from the 2010 census count of 802, which in turn reflected an increase of 54 (+7.2%) from the 748 counted in the 2000 census.
Wrightstown was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 4, 1918, from portions of New Hanover Township and North Hanover Township, based on the results of a referendum held on March 26, 1918. The borough was named for John Wright, an early settler who contributed the land that became the settlement of Wrightstown.
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Living in Wrightstown
- Median household income
- $49,500
- Median home value
- $256,300
- Median rent
- $1,270/mo
- Median age
- 31.8
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Wrightstown had 720 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 720 |
|---|---|
| Density | 389 per sq mi (150 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wrightstown at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Burlington County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 720 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0256° N, 74.6319° W |
| ZIP code | 08042 |
| Official website | wrightstownborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3482960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wrightstown
- Fort Dix1.8 mi SE
- Juliustown2.3 mi SW
- McGuire AFB2.3 mi E
- New Hanover3.1 mi E
- Jobstown3.6 mi W
- Springfield4.2 mi W
- Pemberton4.6 mi SW
- Cookstown4.6 mi E
- Browns Mills4.9 mi SE
- North Hanover5.1 mi NE
- Pemberton Heights5.2 mi SW
- Mansfield6.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Wrightstown
What county is Wrightstown in?
Wrightstown is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Wrightstown, NJ?
720 people lived in Wrightstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wrightstown, NJ?
The ZIP code of Wrightstown is 08042.
What is the elevation of Wrightstown?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wrightstown?
Fort Dix (1.8 mi), Juliustown (2.3 mi), McGuire AFB (2.3 mi), New Hanover (3.1 mi), Jobstown (3.6 mi).
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