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Beckett, NJ
Census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Population
5,017
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,875
ZIP codes
0
Beckett and its ZIP codes
Beckett at a glance
- Beckett is about 2.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $115,363 a year, 11% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,400 (31% below New Jersey).
Local data for Beckett, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beckett, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,363
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$313,400
Homeownership
97.9%
Bachelor's or higher
51.2%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,621), Italian Americans (1,314), German Americans (384).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gloucester County. PPP loans are for Beckett.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,125
128,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,404 per person
How people get to work
Beckett, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beckett, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,174
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
836
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beckett, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Beckett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SwedesboroBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PedricktownCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.7 |
| AuburnCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Marcus Hook, PABorough | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Trainer, PABorough | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| GibbstownCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Chester, PACity | 6 mi | 4.8 |
| Linwood, PACensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| MickletonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2 |
| Claymont, DECensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Penns GroveBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| HarrisonvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2 |
| Carneys PointCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Eddystone, PABorough | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| Upland, PABorough | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beckett, NJ in?
- Beckett is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Beckett, NJ?
- About 5,017 people live in Beckett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beckett?
- Nearby places include Swedesboro (2.5 mi), Bridgeport (2.9 mi), Pedricktown (3.2 mi), Auburn (4.3 mi), Marcus Hook, PA (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023