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Nesco, NJ
Census-designated place in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
Population
555
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
210
ZIP codes
0
Nesco and its ZIP codes
Nesco at a glance
- Nesco is 83% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $390,000 (14% below New Jersey).
Local data for Nesco, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nesco, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$390,000
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
37.8%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (191), Italian Americans (185), Ukrainian Americans (172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atlantic County. PPP loans are for Nesco.
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
How people get to work
Nesco, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit10.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nesco, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nesco, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Nesco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SweetwaterCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.6 |
| HammontonTown | 4.2 mi | 40.7 |
| ElwoodCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Egg Harbor CityCity | 7.2 mi | 10.9 |
| FolsomBorough | 8.5 mi | 8.3 |
| NewtonvilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Collings LakesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| GermaniaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| CologneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| ChesilhurstBorough | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| AtcoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.7 |
| Mays LandingCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.6 |
| MizpahCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Port RepublicCity | 13 mi | 7.5 |
| Stockton UniversityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| New GretnaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nesco, NJ in?
- Nesco is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Nesco, NJ?
- About 555 people live in Nesco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nesco?
- Nearby places include Sweetwater (3.3 mi), Hammonton (4.2 mi), Elwood (4.4 mi), Egg Harbor City (7.2 mi), Folsom (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023