Penns Grove, New Jersey
Penns Grove: borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States
About
Penns Grove is a city located in the county of Salem in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,147 and a population density of 2,227 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,752 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Penns Grove
| Population | 4,752 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Salem County |
| Postal code | 08069 |
| Phone Area Codes | 856 |
| Area | 2.31 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7296,-75.4680 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment | March 08, 1894 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:56:21 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,056 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.31% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Penns Grove is located at 39°43'46"N 75°28'5"W (39.7295600, -75.4679700).
Penns Grove map
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Weather
Partly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Penns Grove decreased by 8.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,826 | - | demographic balance |
| 1910 | 2,118 | 13.79% | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 5,147 | 58.85% | census |
| 2011 | 5,057 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,014 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,964 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,926 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,871 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,829 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,802 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,788 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,757 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,752 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Penns Grove
1D.O.D Lake
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2Historical Society-Penns Grove
48 W Main St, Penns Grove, NJ 08069, United States View details
Phone: +18562991556 | Website available
People born in Penns Grove (5)
People born in Penns Grove, including filmmaker, YouTuber, and Internet personality James Rolfe, film and television actor John Forsythe, athletics competitor Don Bragg, .
More notable people
- Paul Foster (American theatre director, producer and playwright) he was born in 15/10/1931
- Roy Elsh (Major League Baseball outfielder) he was born in 01/03/1891
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Penns Grove, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186469 | Salem Community College | Carneys Point (NJ) | 08069-2799 |
Nearby Transit Stations (30)
Rail and bus stations connected to Penns Grove, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Penns Grove.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Penns Grov Post Office | Penns Grove (NJ) | 08069 |
Other cities in Salem County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Salem County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 12,841 | Borough in New Jersey, USA |
| Pennsville | 12,428 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Carneys Point | 7,692 | Census designated place in New Jersey, USA |
| Milltown | 6,909 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Salem | 4,713 | City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA |
| Woodstown | 3,440 | Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States |
| Alloway | 3,363 | Village in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK |
| Quinton | 2,459 | Township of New Jersey |
| Oldmans | 1,791 | Township in New Jersey |
| Elmer | 1,312 | Borough in Salem County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Penns Grove distances to largest New Jersey cities