Gloucester County Municipality Guide
Understand what Washington Township means for your real estate decision.
Washington Township is one of Gloucester County's largest suburban townships, with neighborhoods spread between the Route 42 corridor and Delsea Drive. Use this guide to understand how taxes, schools, access, and current activity in the township connect to the decision in front of you.
Washington Township at a Glance
Start with the facts that shape a Washington Township decision.
Washington Township covers about 21.5 square miles in Gloucester County and had 48,677 residents in the 2020 Census. It grew from 4,923 residents in 1960 to 41,960 by 1990, as the township changed from scattered settlements into a large suburban community.
Its neighborhoods include Turnersville, Sewell, Grenloch, and Hurffville, and its town center sits around Greentree Road and Egg Harbor Road, near Washington Township High School, Washington Lake Park, and the municipal building.
Washington Township Overview
- County: Gloucester County, NJ
- Population: 48,677 (2020 Census)
- 2025 General Tax Rate: 3.665 (effective rate 2.412)
- School District: Washington Township Public Schools (Pre-K to 12)
- Primary Roads: Route 42 (Black Horse Pike), Route 47 (Delsea Drive), Route 168, CR 534 (Good Intent Road), CR 555 (Tuckahoe Road)
- Transit: NJ Transit buses 315, 400, 403, 408 & 412 to Philadelphia; PATCO and the Atlantic City Line at Lindenwold, about 10 miles away
Access and Daily Use
See how access changes the way a property works.
Route 42 and the commute
Route 42 runs along the township's east side as the Black Horse Pike and continues north as the North-South Freeway toward Philadelphia, which makes it the main commuter route and one of the township's two main commercial areas. Properties closer to Route 42 and Route 168 trade some quiet for faster regional access.
The town center and the west side
The area around Greentree Road and Egg Harbor Road holds the high school, Washington Lake Park, and the municipal building, while Route 47 (Delsea Drive) runs along the western part of the township toward Glassboro. Where a property sits relative to these corridors can shape daily routines and buyer interest.
Recent Sales
Recent sales in the Washington Township area.
Homes recently sold in the Sewell (08080) and Turnersville (08012) ZIP codes of Gloucester County, NJ. Listing data from Bright MLS. These ZIP codes also include parts of Mantua and Deptford, so confirm the municipality on any property's tax record.
Property Patterns
Know what you are comparing in Washington Township.
Suburban neighborhoods
Washington Township is made up largely of single-family subdivisions, along with condominium and townhome communities, many of which expanded outward from earlier neighborhoods such as Wedgwood, Whitman Square, the Birches, and Hurffville.
Mailing addresses do not match the township line
Most Washington Township properties carry a Sewell (08080) or Turnersville/Blackwood (08012) mailing address, and small edges of the township use Sicklerville (08081), Grenloch (08032), and Glassboro (08028). Those ZIP codes also cover parts of neighboring towns, including Mantua, Deptford, and Gloucester Township, so a "Sewell" or "Blackwood" address is not necessarily in Washington Township. Taxes and schools follow the municipality, not the mailing address, so confirm the municipality on the tax record before comparing properties.
Tradeoffs
Understand the tradeoffs before you narrow the search.
Corridor access or a quieter street
Neighborhoods near Route 42 and Route 168 offer faster access to the North-South Freeway and the township's main shopping area, while interior neighborhoods closer to the town center and the west side may feel quieter but depend more on local roads.
Ownership costs remain property-specific
Washington Township's 2025 general tax rate was 3.665 per $100 of assessed value. Its effective tax rate, which adjusts for how closely assessments track market value, was 2.412 per $100 of market value. The actual bill depends on the property's assessment, so compare the current tax record, association fees when applicable, insurance, utilities, condition, and expected maintenance instead of relying on the rate alone.
Your Next Step
Choose the next step that fits the decision in front of you.
Understand how your property fits its local market.
Review nearby competition, likely buyer response, property condition, and pricing before deciding whether or how to sell.
Explore Selling OptionsFocus your search on the parts of Washington Township that fit.
Compare neighborhood, property type, ownership costs, and current inventory before narrowing the map.
Explore Buyer ServicesSee how Washington Township compares to the rest of the county.
Review property patterns, access, and market activity across Gloucester County.
Gloucester County GuideLet's talk through what Washington Township means for your decision.
We'll help you compare the local market, property options, ownership costs, and tradeoffs tied to the property or goal in front of you.