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Fairton, NJ

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, New Jersey.

Population

930

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

324

ZIP codes

0

Fairton and its ZIP codes

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Fairton at a glance

  • Fairton is 74% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $57,778 a year, 44% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,500 (64% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,629 a month.

Local data for Fairton, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fairton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,778

Poverty rate

19.8%

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$1,629/mo

Homeownership

71.3%

Bachelor's or higher

9.7%

Median age

33.2

Average commute

24.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (103), Irish Americans (77), Italian Americans (76).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Fairton.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.1%

Sep 2026, -2.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,056

60,344 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,843

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$941M

FY 2026, $6,104 per person

Cumberland County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone89.5%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.7%

Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fairton, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

948

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

371

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 24°F

43.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fairton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

18.1%

U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.9%

U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts

Cities near Fairton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CedarvilleCensus-designated place2.7 mi2.2
GouldtownCensus-designated place2.9 mi2.8
BridgetonCity3.8 mi6.2
Dutch NeckCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.5
Centre GroveCensus-designated place4.3 mi7
West ParkCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.3
Sunset LakeCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.6
Laurel HeightsCensus-designated place5.6 mi0.3
Lakeside-Beebe RunCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.3
NewportCensus-designated place5.9 mi2.1
Carlls CornerCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.7
Sheppards MillCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.3
Silver LakeCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.4
Money IslandCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.2
ShilohBorough7.2 mi1.2
GreenwichCensus-designated place7.3 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fairton, NJ in?
Fairton is in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Fairton, NJ?
About 930 people live in Fairton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fairton?
Nearby places include Cedarville (2.7 mi), Gouldtown (2.9 mi), Bridgeton (3.8 mi), Dutch Neck (4.2 mi), Centre Grove (4.3 mi).

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