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Folsom, NJ
Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
Population
1,773
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
215
ZIP codes
0
Folsom and its ZIP codes
Folsom at a glance
- Folsom is 83% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $110,227 a year, 6% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,700 (40% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,705 a month.
Local data for Folsom, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Folsom, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,227
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$273,700
Median rent
$1,705/mo
Homeownership
93.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (587), German Americans (370), Irish Americans (363).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atlantic County. PPP loans are for Folsom.
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
How people get to work
Folsom, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Folsom, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
87° / 24°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Folsom, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Folsom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Collings LakesCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| NewtonvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.2 |
| HammontonTown | 5.7 mi | 40.7 |
| Victory LakesCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.4 |
| BuenaBorough | 6.8 mi | 7.6 |
| RichlandCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.3 |
| ElwoodCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.2 |
| MizpahCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.6 |
| NescoCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.6 |
| East VinelandCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 7.4 |
| ChesilhurstBorough | 9.5 mi | 1.7 |
| NewfieldBorough | 9.7 mi | 1.7 |
| MilmayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.2 |
| SweetwaterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| MalagaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Folsom, NJ in?
- Folsom is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Folsom, NJ?
- About 1,773 people live in Folsom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Folsom?
- Nearby places include Collings Lakes (2 mi), Newtonville (2.4 mi), Hammonton (5.7 mi), Victory Lakes (6.5 mi), Buena (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023