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Chesilhurst, NJ
Borough in Camden County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08089.
Population
1,409
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
821
ZIP codes
1
Chesilhurst and its ZIP codes
Chesilhurst at a glance
- Chesilhurst is 35% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,683, 11% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,300 (50% below New Jersey).
Local data for Chesilhurst, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chesilhurst, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,683
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$225,300
Homeownership
89.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
35.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (177), Puerto Ricans (176), Italian Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Camden County. PPP loans are for Chesilhurst.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,945
207,142 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,784
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $6,737 per person
How people get to work
Chesilhurst, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit10.5%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 35.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chesilhurst, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,406
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chesilhurst, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Chesilhurst
1 in or overlapping Chesilhurst. Population shown
Cities near Chesilhurst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtcoCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 9.7 |
| BerlinBorough | 5.4 mi | 3.6 |
| SicklervilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 17.4 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.4 |
| West BerlinCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Pine HillBorough | 6.9 mi | 4.9 |
| ClementonBorough | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| HammontonTown | 7.8 mi | 40.7 |
| LindenwoldBorough | 8.1 mi | 3.9 |
| GibbsboroBorough | 8.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Victory LakesCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Laurel SpringsBorough | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Collings LakesCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| FolsomBorough | 9.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Medford LakesBorough | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| EchelonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chesilhurst, NJ in?
- Chesilhurst is in Camden County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Chesilhurst, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chesilhurst include 08089.
- What is the population of Chesilhurst, NJ?
- About 1,409 people live in Chesilhurst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chesilhurst?
- Nearby places include Atco (2.6 mi), Berlin (5.4 mi), Sicklerville (5.9 mi), Williamstown (6.1 mi), West Berlin (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023