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Washington, NJ
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey.
Population
7,334
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,732
ZIP codes
0
Washington and its ZIP codes
Washington at a glance
- Washington is about 2.9 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,336, 21% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,300 (42% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,348 a month.
Local data for Washington, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washington, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,336
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$263,300
Median rent
$1,348/mo
Homeownership
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
34.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,400), German Americans (1,384), Irish Americans (1,166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Washington.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,662
33,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,633
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$767M
FY 2026, $7,000 per person
How people get to work
Washington, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 34.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,066
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
374
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Washington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port ColdenCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Brass CastleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.9 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| HamptonBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.5 |
| OxfordCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| BroadwayCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Port MurrayCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1 |
| AsburyCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| Glen GardnerBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| ButtzvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| New VillageCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| BrookfieldCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| BridgevilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BelvidereTown | 6.9 mi | 1.4 |
| HutchinsonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| Mountain LakeCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washington, NJ in?
- Washington is in Warren County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Washington, NJ?
- About 7,334 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washington?
- Nearby places include Port Colden (1.5 mi), Brass Castle (1.8 mi), Anderson (2.8 mi), Hampton (3.4 mi), Oxford (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023