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Hammonton, NJ
Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08037.
Population
14,840
Land area
40.7sq mi
People per sq mi
364
ZIP codes
1
Hammonton and its ZIP codes
Hammonton at a glance
- Hammonton is 71% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $78,087 a year, 25% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $349,800 (23% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,611 a month.
Local data for Hammonton, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hammonton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,087
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$349,800
Median rent
$1,611/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.8%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (5,764), Irish Americans (2,192), Puerto Ricans (1,947).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atlantic County. PPP loans are for Hammonton.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -1.1 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
PPP loans
$94.6M
749 loans, 12,503 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hammonton, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hammonton, 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 Hammonton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Hammonton
1 in or overlapping Hammonton. Population shown
Cities near Hammonton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NescoCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.6 |
| FolsomBorough | 5.7 mi | 8.3 |
| ElwoodCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Collings LakesCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| SweetwaterCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.6 |
| ChesilhurstBorough | 7.8 mi | 1.7 |
| NewtonvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.2 |
| AtcoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 9.7 |
| Victory LakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Egg Harbor CityCity | 11 mi | 10.9 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.4 |
| RichlandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| MizpahCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| BuenaBorough | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| SicklervilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 17.4 |
| BerlinBorough | 13 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hammonton, NJ in?
- Hammonton is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Hammonton, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hammonton include 08037.
- What is the population of Hammonton, NJ?
- About 14,840 people live in Hammonton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hammonton?
- Nearby places include Nesco (4.2 mi), Folsom (5.7 mi), Elwood (6.6 mi), Collings Lakes (7.2 mi), Sweetwater (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023