Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 59 min5:33 am – 8:31 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 22 min7:17 am – 4:39 pm
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People4,729 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.51,530 householdsMedian household income $141,842Median home value $344,400Median rent $1,515 a month95% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $8,692 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.7% unemployment rate57% of adults are in the labour force, 2,135 employedMain industries: education and health care 30%, retail 14%, construction 12%Average commute 28 minutes78% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages37% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 13% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, Spanish 6%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 89°F, lows 66°FColdest month January: highs 43°F, lows 25°F47 in of rain a year, on about 75 dayswettest month July13 in of snow a year, on about 9 days35 days above 90°F, 104 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Woodstown Pittsgrov 4e station, 6 mi away
Nearby landmarksGarrison Lakelake · 2.1 miRich Crow Lakelake · 2.7 miSalem River Reservoirreservoir · 4.5 miWrights Millpondreservoir · 3.5 miRowan Universitycollege · 5.6 miSouth Jersey Technology Park at Rowan Universitycollege · 5.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsElmer Lake Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.5 mi · 102 acresRotary Fieldpark · 2.6 miBall Fieldsrecreation area · 3.6 miParvin State Parkstate park · 6.9 mi · 94 acresHarrisonville Lake Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.4 mi · 175 acresGlassboro Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.5 mi · 66 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes5 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.1 on 30 Nov 201733 mi away, near Little Creek, DelawareMost recent: magnitude 4.1 on 30 Nov 201733 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateGloucester County, NJ, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighStrong wind Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighCoastal flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality79% of days had good air in 2025281 of 357 days measured73 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 143main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Gloucester County monitors, NJ
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription80% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWashington Township Muaserves 48,000 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 202126 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation136 ft41 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalInspira Medical Center Elmer3.4 miPost officeMonroeville Post Officeunder a mileTown hallElk Township Municipal Building2.9 miPoliceElk Township Police Department2.9 miFire stationMonroeville Volunteer Fire Companyunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPhiladelphia International Airport PHL17 miInterstateI-29513 miUS highwayUS 402.7 miAmtrakLindenwold, NJ LDW16 miCoachPhiladelphia International Airport (Terminal C Arrivals Level - Zone 8, the designated pick up for charter buses for Terminals C, opposite Baggage ClaOurBus17 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 08343 ZIP area.
