Jobstown, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jobstown, New Jersey
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Center of Jobstown at CR 537 and CR 670
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 Jobstown, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Jobstown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Jobstown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Springfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.51 km2) |
| • Land | 3.28 sq mi (8.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 369 |
| • Density | 112.40/sq mi (43.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 34-36120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 877462 |
Jobstown is a small community located in Springfield Township, within Burlington County, in the state of New Jersey. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. The local mail for Jobstown uses the ZIP Code 08041.
In the year 2000, the area covered by ZIP Code 08041 had a population of 877 people.
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Exploring Jobstown's Location and Features
Jobstown is a small but interesting place with several key features.
Main Roads and Transportation
The main road that goes through Jobstown is County Route 537. Another road, CR 670, also passes through the community. For a short distance, CR 670 shares the same path as CR 537. This is called a concurrency.
Jobstown was once a stop on the Kinkora Branch railroad line. This shows its history as a place connected by trains.
Local Landmarks and Businesses
Jobstown is home to a few important places. You can find a post office there, which handles mail for the community. There are also churches, which are places of worship. The offices for Springfield Township's local government are located here, along with a community park. You'll also find some small businesses that serve the residents.
Aviation and Horse Racing History
Just about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the center of Jobstown is Redwing Airport. This is a general aviation airport, meaning it's used for private planes and smaller aircraft, not big commercial flights.
Jobstown also has a connection to horse racing history. Rancocas Stable was a famous American thoroughbred horse racing stable and stud farm located right here in Jobstown.
Jobstown's Population Over Time
Understanding how many people live in Jobstown helps us learn about the community.
Current Population Data
According to the 2020 United States census, the population of Jobstown was 369 people. This number helps us see how the community has grown or changed over the years.
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| 2020 | 369 | — | |
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People Connected to Jobstown
Many people have lived in or been connected to Jobstown. One notable person is:
- Irving Fryar: He was a professional American football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL.
