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RoadstownNJ

Settled in 1802, this town now has 201 residents.

Is Roadstown a good place to live?

Roadstown’s mean commuting time is 39 minutes, against 30 minutes in New Jersey’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. No town among the 469 in New Jersey we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Roadstown. Roadstown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

201 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Getting set up

Moving to Roadstown: who provides what

Roadstown is unincorporated, so Cumberland County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerAtlantic City Electric25.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCumberland CountyCumberland County provides services here
SchoolsCumberland Region School DistrictHopewell Township School DistrictStow Creek Township School District3 districts serve Roadstown; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereCumberland County ClerkCumberland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code0830208302 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 Roadstown.

Who lives here

Fewer adults under 35 in Roadstown than across New Jersey

Adults 18 to 34 are 3% of residents (21% statewide); children under 18 are 29% of residents (22% statewide). The midpoint age for Roadstown comes to 47.2 years. Two in five adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 44% across New Jersey.

47.2median age · NJ 40.1
RoadstownNew Jersey townsU.S. towns
Median age47.2 years42 years40.5 years
Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+40%45%29%
RoadstownNew JerseyUnited States

Ages · share of residents

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma0%
High school49%
Some college9%
Associate’s2%
Bachelor’s36%
Graduate4%

Women and men · all residents

Somewhere between 3% and 100% women

The Census survey reached too few of Roadstown’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±50.1 points. Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Roadstown
RoadstownNJU.S.
Under 1012.9%11.6%11.6%
10 to 1716.4%10.2%10.3%
18 to 240%8.4%9.1%
25 to 343%12.9%13.7%
35 to 4415.4%13.3%13.2%
45 to 5419.4%12.9%12.2%
55 to 6411.9%13.5%12.7%
65 to 7412.9%10%10.2%
75 and older8%7.2%7%
No diploma0%9.3%10.4%
High school48.6%25.3%26%
Some college9.2%15%19.1%
Associate’s2.1%6.7%8.8%
Bachelor’s35.9%26.1%21.6%
Graduate4.2%17.6%14.1%

U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points

Natural hazards

Top of a very low hazard risk in Roadstown: inland flooding

FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Roadstown than in 87% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Roadstown break down as 26% from inland flooding and 26% from hurricanes.

13risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
13Very low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingHurricanesDrought

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Work & commute

With only 0.1 jobs per working resident, most people in Roadstown work out of town

Roadstown’s middle household income stands at $141,000. The top destinations are Bridgeton (13%), Vineland (10%) and Millville (8%). Half of commuters travel less than 19 miles.

0%work in town
RoadstownNew Jersey townsU.S. towns
Median household income$141,000$113,000$80,000
Below the poverty line6.5%6.1%9.6%

Where working residents work

In Roadstown0%
Bridgeton13%
Vineland10%
Millville8%
Salem5%
19 mi
median commute distance
7
jobs based in Roadstown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Roadstown

Expect July afternoons of 86° and January nights of 26°, with about 12 inches of snow a winter.

12″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter28–45°
Spring43–63°
Summer65–84°
Fall48–67°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

A larger share of adults in Roadstown have high blood pressure than in the typical New Jersey or U.S. town

The share of adults in Roadstown who report frequent physical distress: 15%. Against the New Jersey average, Roadstown comes out ahead on 7 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 9.

RoadstownNew Jersey townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)44%32%35%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)14%16%16%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)15%12%14%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)29%32%33%
32 measures vs. New Jersey
7 better16 too close to call9 worse
What stands outRoadstownNJ
Fewer uninsured adults7.6%11.3%
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity9.1%12.3%
More adults with COPD8.1%5.1%
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill
12.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Roadstown

15pages on Roadstown
After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of Roadstown

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Roadstown for work

Where Roadstown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

13% → Bridgeton Bridgeton 13% 10% → Vineland Vineland 10% 8% → Millville Millville 8% 5% → Salem Salem 5% 5% → Trenton Trenton 5% 3% → Hopewell Township Hopewell Township 3% Roadstown · 0% stay
7jobs based in Roadstown
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

Questions about Roadstown

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Roadstown, NJ a good place to live?

Roadstown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.