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Othello, NJ
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
Population
132
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
107
ZIP codes
0
Othello and its ZIP codes
Othello at a glance
- Othello is 92% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
Local data for Othello, NJ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Othello.
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Aug 2026, -1.7 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
Environment and hazard risk
Othello, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 25°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Othello, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Othello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Sheppards MillCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.3 |
| RoadstownCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Dutch NeckCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| ShilohBorough | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| West ParkCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Arrowhead LakeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| MarlboroCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Lakeside-Beebe RunCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BridgetonCity | 6.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Sunset LakeCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Laurel HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| SeeleyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| FairtonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Carlls CornerCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Othello, NJ in?
- Othello is in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Othello, NJ?
- About 132 people live in Othello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Othello?
- Nearby places include Greenwich (1.3 mi), Sheppards Mill (1.5 mi), Roadstown (2.6 mi), Dutch Neck (3.4 mi), Shiloh (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023