Kenny Wright Mr Diplomat, 2008
Atco’s story
159 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
- 1867Atco is settled
AtcoNJ
A town of 8,164, settled in 1867.
4 bordering townsMap →
Population
8,164
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$363K
+4% in a year
Household income
$106K
median
Median age
44.2
years
Jobs based here
1,265
A commuter town
Is Atco a good place to live?
Atco’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, where New Jersey’s towns sit at 30 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Wharton State Forest, at 288 acres with 1.4 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. We don’t grade Atco yet; the figures below are still real.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Atco for work
Where Atco’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,265jobs based in Atco
4%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 244 attractions →Pine Barrens and 168 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Atco. Close and well known come first.
Big draw6 mi Park & preservePine Barrens
Big draw19 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw20 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw21 mi MuseumEastern State PenitentiarySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Atco: who provides what
Atco is unincorporated, so Camden County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAtlantic City Electric25.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWaterford Township Water Dept.No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCamden CountyCamden County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCamden County ClerkCamden County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code0800408004 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Atco.
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Atco, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 87% of U.S. communities.
13risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Atco are worth about $363K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Atco home is worth about $363,000, up 4% in a year, 37% below the New Jersey typical home. 81% of Atco households own their home, close to New Jersey’s towns (77%) and above U.S. towns (73%).
$363KZillow home value
Typical home value
Atco$363K
New Jersey$575K
Market temperature
21
days on market
97.1%
sale-to-list price
+4%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Atco has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Atco for work: only 4% work in town. Since 2013, Atco has added 84 jobs, to 1,265 in 2023. Atco’s median household income is $106,000.
4%work in town
| Atco | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Work from home | 12% | 16% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Atco4%
Philadelphia6%
Waterford Township6%
Evesham Township5%
Mount Laurel Township5%
14 mi
median commute distance
1,265
jobs based in Atco
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Atco
Atco has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 25° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–45°
Spring42–64°
Summer64–85°
Fall47–67°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
20% of adults in Atco have been diagnosed with depression, against 16% in New Jersey’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns
29% of Atco adults have obesity. Only 8 of the 469 New Jersey towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Atco. 18% of Atco adults binge drink.
| Atco | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 36% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
1 better24 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Atco | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9% | 11.3% |
| More smokers | 14.6% | 10.9% |
West Jersey Hospital
6.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
7.8%conserved
| Atco | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 7.8% | 11% | 4.3% |
7.8%
conserved · 488 of 6,224 acres
3.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wharton State Forest | 1.4 mi | 288 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Atco
16pages on Atco
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Atco
Camden County CollegeCommunity college · Public · Blackwood9.4 mi$4,320 in-state tuitionRowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester CampusCommunity college · Public · Sewell13.8 mi$5,160 in-state tuitionRowan UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Glassboro14.3 mi$16,574 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Atco residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Jersey.
About Atco
Populated place in Camden County, New Jersey, US
Atco is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Waterford Township in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the Philadelphia-Camden metropolitan area, located 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Camden. Though generally considered part of Waterford Township, a small section of the southern edge of Atco is located in Winslow Township. Atco was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 9,058. Atco was the home of the Atco Raceway, and served as the location for the movie Eddie and the Cruisers. In 2005, an episode of Viva La Bam was shot at the raceway. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08004.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 118 ft
- ZIP code
- 08004
Atco’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Atco.
Waterford TownshipMedford TownshipEvesham TownshipBerlinAtco
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NJ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atco | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Waterford Township | #282 | B− | C− | A− | C− | B+ |
| Medford Township | #115 | A | D | A− | B+ | A+ |
| Evesham Township | #217 | B+ | D | B− | B | A |
| Berlin | #173 | A− | C− | B | B | A− |
Atco isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Atco with a neighbor →
Questions about Atco
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Atco, NJ a good place to live?
We don’t grade Atco yet; the figures below are still real.