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Williamstown, NJ
Census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08094.
Population
14,705
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,981
ZIP codes
1
Williamstown and its ZIP codes
Williamstown at a glance
- Williamstown is 56% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 87th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $89,414 a year, 14% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,600 (39% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,266 a month.
Local data for Williamstown, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williamstown, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,414
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$278,600
Median rent
$1,266/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,680), Italian Americans (3,002), German Americans (2,228).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gloucester County. PPP loans are for Williamstown.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,125
128,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,404 per person
How people get to work
Williamstown, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williamstown, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,174
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
836
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williamstown, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Williamstown
1 in or overlapping Williamstown. Population shown
Cities near Williamstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SicklervilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 17.4 |
| Victory LakesCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.4 |
| ClaytonBorough | 5.8 mi | 7.1 |
| ChesilhurstBorough | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Pine HillBorough | 7 mi | 4.9 |
| FranklinvilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.4 |
| TurnersvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| BerlinBorough | 7.5 mi | 3.6 |
| GlassboroBorough | 7.7 mi | 9.3 |
| GrenlochCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| ClementonBorough | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Collings LakesCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| AtcoCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 9.7 |
| West BerlinCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| MalagaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.1 |
| PitmanBorough | 8.8 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williamstown, NJ in?
- Williamstown is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Williamstown, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Williamstown include 08094.
- What is the population of Williamstown, NJ?
- About 14,705 people live in Williamstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williamstown?
- Nearby places include Sicklerville (3.9 mi), Victory Lakes (4.6 mi), Clayton (5.8 mi), Chesilhurst (6.1 mi), Pine Hill (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023