Camden, NJ GIS Map
Camden is a city in Camden County, New Jersey, with a population of about 73,562. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Camden County
- Population
- 73,562
- Elevation
- 7 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.9259, -75.1196
- ZIP codes (5)
- 08101, 08102, 08103, 08104, 08105
- Land area
- 8.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Camden, NJ
Camden is a city in and the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States. Located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The population was 71,791 at the 2020 census. The city was incorporated on February 13, 1828. Camden has been the county seat of Camden County since the county's formation on March 13, 1844. The city derives its name from Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden. Camden is made up of over 20 neighborhoods, and is part of the South Jersey region of the state.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Camden
- Philadelphia, PA3 mi
- Cherry Hill, NJ5 mi
- Bala Cynwyd, PA8 mi
- Gloucester Township, NJ12 mi
- Chester, PA14 mi
- Media, PA14 mi
- Conshohocken, PA14 mi
- Wayne, PA16 mi
Other Cities in Camden County
GIS Data for Camden, NJ
The Camden map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Camden without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Camden Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
71,496
Households
24,443
Median household income
$40,546
Median age
33.3 years
Median home value
$112,000
Median gross rent
$1,226/mo
Owner-occupied homes
34.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
Below poverty level
30.2%
Land area
8.9 sq mi
Population density
8,016 / sq mi
County
Camden Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
77,344
April 2020 (estimates base)
71,775
July 2024 estimate
71,749
Change 2010-2020
-7.2%
Change 2020-2024
0.0%
Photos of Camden
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Camden
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Camden.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell H Cohen US CH Annex | 400 Cooper St, 08102 | Owned | 146,997 | — |
| U.S. Post Office & Courthouse | 401 Market St, 08102 | Owned | 86,604 | — |
| 800 Cooper Street | 800 Cooper St, 08102 | Leased | 7,818 | Jul 2027 |
| One Port Center | 2 Riverside Dr, 08103 | Leased | 3,940 | Jul 2029 |
| 521 Market Street Parking | 521 Market St, 08102 | Leased | — | Sep 2030 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Camden
General soil map unit at the city center: Klej-Galestown-Evesboro-Downer
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- A (high infiltration, low runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 15.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
Soil Components
- Klej14%
Entisols · Aquic Quartzipsamments
- Evesboro11%
Entisols · Lamellic Quartzipsamments
- Downer11%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Galestown10%
Ultisols · Psammentic Hapludults
- Atsion9%
Spodosols · Aeric Alaquods
- Urban land8%
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Camden
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Phila Franklin Inst, Pa weather station, elevation 60 ft, 3.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 28°F
Annual precipitation
50.7 in
Annual snowfall
16.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 42 | 45 | 54 | 66 | 76 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 80 | 68 | 56 | 46 |
| Avg low °F | 28 | 30 | 36 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 71 | 70 | 63 | 51 | 41 | 33 |
| Precip. in | 3.61 | 3.34 | 4.54 | 4.00 | 4.06 | 4.77 | 4.75 | 4.95 | 4.88 | 4.15 | 3.37 | 4.27 |
| Snow in | 6.4 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.5 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Camden
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Camden County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 93.2 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Ice StormVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- LandslideVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Camden FAQ
What county is Camden in?
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Camden, New Jersey is located in Camden County.
What is the population of Camden?
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Camden has a population of about 73,562, making it the number 14 of the 50 New Jersey cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Camden?
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The elevation of Camden is approximately 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Camden?
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ZIP codes for Camden include 08101, 08102, 08103, 08104, 08105.
What time zone is Camden in?
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Camden is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Camden from Trenton?
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Camden is about 28 miles from Trenton, the capital of New Jersey, in a straight line.
How far is Camden from Newark?
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Camden is about 75 miles from Newark, the largest city in New Jersey listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Camden?
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Cities near Camden include Philadelphia, PA (3 miles); Cherry Hill, NJ (5 miles); Bala Cynwyd, PA (8 miles); Gloucester Township, NJ (12 miles); Chester, PA (14 miles).
Local notes for Camden, NJ
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.