Washington Gloucester County New Jersey Map

About Washington Gloucester County, New Jersey

Washington Gloucester County is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 48,000. The population density is 420.0 people per km². Washington Gloucester County is located at 39.7599°N, 75.0475°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8096.

Washington Gloucester County unfolds as a landscape of subtle greens and muted earth tones, where the land gently slopes toward the Delaware River, its broad expanse a constant, shimmering presence. It lies 4.7 miles north-east of Gloucester, NJ (from Gloucester, NJ: bearing 43°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west of Jackson. Farms, some with weathered barns that have stood for generations, punctuate the rolling terrain, their fields a patchwork of corn, soybeans, and the occasional orchard, especially in the spring, when the air itself seems to hum with the promise of blossoms. The air here, particularly on a humid summer evening, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit and the damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the skin like a memory. Across the fields, stands of mature oak and maple trees offer dappled shade, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets as the breeze drifts inland. The history of Washington Gloucester County is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Delaware Valley, its early settlers drawn to the fertile soil for cultivation and trade. For centuries, this land has fed and sustained its people, with farming remaining a vital thread in the local economy, though the landscape also bears the marks of industry and commerce that have ebbed and flowed over time. The proximity to the river has always been a defining characteristic, facilitating the movement of goods and people, and the spirit of self-reliance, born from working the land and navigating the waterways, still resonates in the quiet diligence of its residents. One might notice the sturdy, practical architecture of its older homes, a reflection of a heritage built on hard work and a deep connection to the seasons.

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Detailed location data for Washington Gloucester County includes the ZIP code (08012), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Gloucester County (Woodbury), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Washington Gloucester County is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.