Kirkwood, New Jersey facts for kids
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Kirkwood, New Jersey
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 Kirkwood, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Kirkwood, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Kirkwood, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Township | Voorhees |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 877593 |
Kirkwood is a small, unincorporated community. It is located within Voorhees Township in Camden County, New Jersey. An unincorporated community means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own separate local government.
Kirkwood once had its own post office with the United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08043. However, this ZIP Code now serves the entire Voorhees Township. Even so, Kirkwood is still a valid name to use for mailing purposes.
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History of Kirkwood
How Kirkwood Started
Kirkwood grew as a community of small homes called bungalows. These homes were built close to Kirkwood Lake, which is a part of the Cooper River. People from nearby big cities like Philadelphia and Camden loved Kirkwood. They used it as a summer getaway from the busy city life.
Homes from a Catalogue
Many of the first homes in Kirkwood were special. They were originally "Sears-Roebuck catalogue houses." This means people could order their house plans and materials from a catalogue, just like ordering clothes or tools! These homes were often built as vacation spots. Most of these early houses were constructed between 1915 and 1925.
Kirkwood's Population
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2000 United States Census, the area covered by the ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08043 had a population of 28,126 people. This number includes Kirkwood and the surrounding areas within that ZIP Code.
