Jamesburg, New Jersey

borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Jamesburg is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 5,783.

Jamesburg, New Jersey
Jamesburg as seen across Lake Manalapan from Thompson County Park
Jamesburg as seen across Lake Manalapan from Thompson County Park
Location of Jamesburg in Middlesex County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Location of Jamesburg in Middlesex County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Jamesburg is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Jamesburg
Jamesburg
Location in Middlesex County
Jamesburg is located in New Jersey
Jamesburg
Jamesburg
Location in New Jersey
Jamesburg is located in the United States
Jamesburg
Jamesburg
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°20′57″N 74°26′25″W / 40.349038°N 74.440202°W / 40.349038; -74.440202[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
IncorporatedMarch 19, 1887
Named forJames Buckelew
Government
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
Area
 • Total0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2)
 • Land0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)  0.90%
 • Rank517th of 565 in state
24th of 25 in county[1]
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population
 • Total5,783
 • Rank358th of 565 in state
23rd of 25 in county[8]
 • Density6,556.7/sq mi (2,531.6/km2)
  • Rank80th of 565 in state
5th of 25 in county[8]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08831[9][10]
Area code(s)732 exchanges 521,605 and 656[11]
FIPS code3402334890[1][12][13]
GNIS feature ID0885263[1][14]
Websitewww.jamesburgborough.org

Geography change

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.883 square miles (2.289 km2).

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 1, 2020.
  2. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  3. 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 165.
  4. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Jamesburg, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 6, 2013.
  6. QuickFacts Jamesburg borough, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 14, 2023.
  7. Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.
  8. 8.0 8.1 Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  9. Look Up a ZIP Code for Jamesburg, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed November 23, 2012.
  10. Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed August 28, 2013.
  11. Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Jamesburg, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed August 28, 2013.
  12. U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  13. Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.
  14. US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.