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Bargaintown, NJ

Census-designated place in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Population

5,377

Land area

2.5sq mi

People per sq mi

2,110

ZIP codes

0

Bargaintown and its ZIP codes

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Bargaintown at a glance

  • Bargaintown is 66% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
  • The median household income is $131,973, 27% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $351,700 (23% below New Jersey) and median rent is $2,406 a month.

Local data for Bargaintown, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bargaintown, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$131,973

Poverty rate

4.9%

Median home value

$351,700

Median rent

$2,406/mo

Homeownership

95.5%

Bachelor's or higher

48.6%

Median age

49.0

Average commute

20.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,041), Italian Americans (869), German Americans (862).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atlantic County. PPP loans are for Bargaintown.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,473

125,225 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,187

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.3B

FY 2026, $8,236 per person

Atlantic County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bargaintown, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.0%
  • Carpooled4.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home17.4%

Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bargaintown, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,655

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

12,522

14.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 30°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bargaintown, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.4%

U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

11.6%

U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Bargaintown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LinwoodCity2 mi3.8
NorthfieldCity2.1 mi3.6
PleasantvilleCity3.4 mi5.7
English CreekCensus-designated place3.4 mi4.8
Somers PointCity3.7 mi4
LongportBorough5.1 mi0.4
Margate CityCity5.3 mi1.4
Ventnor CityCity5.9 mi2
McKee CityCensus-designated place6.2 mi4.8
AbseconCity6.4 mi5.5
Beesleys PointCensus-designated place6.7 mi2.1
PomonaCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.8
Atlantic CityCity7.5 mi10.8
Ocean CityCity7.5 mi6.8
Absecon HighlandsCensus-designated place8.1 mi2
MarmoraCensus-designated place8.2 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bargaintown, NJ in?
Bargaintown is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Bargaintown, NJ?
About 5,377 people live in Bargaintown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bargaintown?
Nearby places include Linwood (2 mi), Northfield (2.1 mi), Pleasantville (3.4 mi), English Creek (3.4 mi), Somers Point (3.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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