Turnersville cdp nj 015, 2005
Turnersville’s story
36 years in pictures
Census counts: 3,843 in 1990, 3,594 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 7 maps from 1891 on.
- 1990Turnersville is settled
TurnersvilleNJ
A town settled in 1990, now home to 3,136 people.
Population
3,136
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$371K
Census ACS
Household income
$145K
median
Median age
42.1
years
Jobs based here
1,229
A commuter town
Settled
1990
36 years ago
Is Turnersville a good place to live?
Turnersville’s typical household income is $145,000, where New Jersey’s towns sit at $113,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Among 469 New Jersey towns, just 4 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Turnersville. We don’t grade Turnersville yet; the figures below are still real.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Turnersville for work
Where Turnersville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,229jobs based in Turnersville
1%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Turnersville.
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Turnersville, with inland flooding at the top
15risk score of 100
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 85% of U.S. communities. 57% of Turnersville’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by heat waves at 8%. Since 2011, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in the town.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesStrong wind
3
paid flood claims since 2011
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Turnersville’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.7 jobs for each of them
1%work in town
Turnersville had 1,229 jobs in 2023, up 503 from 2013. Most people who work leave Turnersville to do it: just 1% work in town. Its typical journey to work comes in at 34 minutes. The median commute is under 13 miles.
| Turnersville | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 1.4% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 17% | 16% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Turnersville1%
Philadelphia14%
Washington Township12%
Cherry Hill Township5%
Gloucester Township4%
13 mi
median commute distance
1,229
jobs based in Turnersville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Turnersville has four seasons and pleasant summers
22″snow a winter
Summer afternoons peak near 87° in July, and January nights bottom out around 26°; snowfall runs to about 22 inches a winter. Turnersville has chilly winters and warm summers.
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–44°
Spring43–64°
Summer65–85°
Fall48–67°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Turnersville is
The share of adults in Turnersville who have obesity: 29%. Of 32 CDC measures, Turnersville beats the New Jersey average on 14 and trails it on 2. Just over one in ten adults in Turnersville report frequent physical distress; 18% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Turnersville | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 19% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 12% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 25% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
14 better16 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Turnersville | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.3% | 14.3% |
| More adults with depression | 18.4% | 15.1% |
Jefferson Stratford Hospital
5.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
No age group stands out in Turnersville against New Jersey
42.1median age · NJ 40.1
Turnersville: nearly half of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. The age of the median resident for Turnersville comes to 42.1 years.
| Turnersville | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 49% | 45% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 18% | 18% |
TurnersvilleNew JerseyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school16%
Some college18%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s33%
Graduate16%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.1 points. Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.
| Turnersville | NJ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.1% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.6% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.9% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.5% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.9% | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 15.8% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.7% | 15% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.1% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 33% | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.4% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,100, single groups can be off by several points
Housing
The median home in Turnersville sells for about $481K
$481Kmedian sale price
Among households in Turnersville, 93% live in a home they own.
4
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Turnersville
16pages on Turnersville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Nearby attractions
All 226 attractions →USS New Jersey and 171 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Turnersville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw11 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw11 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw17 mi Park & preservePine Barrens
Big draw13 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw15 mi MuseumEastern State PenitentiarySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
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 · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Turnersville: who provides what
Turnersville is unincorporated, so Gloucester County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAtlantic City Electric25.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWashington Township Mua water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesGloucester CountyGloucester 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 hereGloucester County ClerkGloucester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP codes08012, 08080, 0803208012 55% · 08080 43% · 08032 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
After high school
Colleges nearby
12 within 15 miles of the center of Turnersville
Camden County CollegeCommunity college · Public · Blackwood1.8 mi$4,320 in-state tuitionRowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester CampusCommunity college · Public · Sewell3.3 mi$5,160 in-state tuitionRowan UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Glassboro5 mi$16,574 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Turnersville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Jersey.
About Turnersville
Populated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, US
Turnersville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Washington Township, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Turnersville had a population of 3,594. The community was named for the Turner family, one of the original families of Washington Township. The area falls under the 08012 ZIP Code for Blackwood.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1990
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 92 ft
- ZIP code
- 08012
- Area code
- 856
Turnersville’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Turnersville.
Washington TownshipGloucester TownshipGrenlochTurnersville
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NJ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnersville | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Washington Township | #227 | B | D | — | B− | A− |
| Gloucester Township | #306 | B− | C− | B | C | B+ |
| Grenloch | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Washington Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Turnersville and Grenloch aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Turnersville with a neighbor →
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