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Pemberton, NJ
Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Population
1,312
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,225
ZIP codes
0
Pemberton and its ZIP codes
Pemberton at a glance
- Pemberton is 75% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $90,899 a year, 12% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,200 (29% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,334 a month.
Local data for Pemberton, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pemberton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,899
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$323,200
Median rent
$1,334/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (208), German Americans (111), Mexican Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burlington County. PPP loans are for Pemberton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,346
214,267 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,221
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.5B
FY 2026, $13,977 per person
How people get to work
Pemberton, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.6%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home15.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pemberton, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,187
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,859
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pemberton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Pemberton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton HeightsCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1 |
| JuliustownCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.2 |
| Fort DixCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 10.2 |
| VincentownCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| JobstownCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.3 |
| WrightstownBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.9 |
| LeisuretowneCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Browns MillsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.4 |
| McGuire AFBCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Presidential Lakes EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Country Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.1 |
| CookstownCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Medford LakesBorough | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| New EgyptCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| RoeblingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| BurlingtonCity | 12 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pemberton, NJ in?
- Pemberton is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Pemberton, NJ?
- About 1,312 people live in Pemberton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pemberton?
- Nearby places include Pemberton Heights (1 mi), Juliustown (3 mi), Fort Dix (4.2 mi), Vincentown (4.2 mi), Jobstown (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023