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New Gretna, New Jersey
New Gretna, New Jersey is located in Burlington County, New Jersey
New Gretna, New Jersey
New Gretna, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
New Gretna, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
New Gretna, New Jersey
New Gretna, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
New Gretna, New Jersey is located in the United States
New Gretna, New Jersey
New Gretna, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Burlington
Township Bass River
Area
 • Total 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2)
 • Land 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 390
 • Density 460.99/sq mi (178.03/km2)
Time zone UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08224
FIPS code 34-51450
GNIS feature ID 878737

New Gretna (pronounced like "GRET-nuh") is a small community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It is part of Bass River Township. New Gretna is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population statistics.

The community gets its mail using United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08224. In 2010, about 573 people lived in the area covered by this ZIP Code. Back in 2000, there were 543 residents.

New Gretna was named after a place called Gretna Green in Scotland.

What is the Population of New Gretna?

New Gretna is a small community. The latest count from the 2020 United States census showed that 390 people live there.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 390
U.S. Decennial Census
2020

How to Get Around New Gretna

2020-07-16 13 28 49 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at Exit 52 (New Gretna) in Bass River Township, Burlington County, New Jersey
Garden State Parkway southbound at exit 52 for New Gretna

You can travel to and from New Gretna by bus. New Jersey Transit offers bus service on the 559 route. This route connects New Gretna with Atlantic City.

If you are driving, New Gretna is easy to reach. It is located near exits 50 and 52 of the Garden State Parkway. This is a major highway in New Jersey.

Historical Sites in New Gretna

New Gretna is home to a special historical spot called the Bead Wreck Site. This site is very important. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as a place with historical value. Its official site number is 88001899.

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