City safety & data profile

HammontonNJ

Hammonton, NJ is a 15K-resident city in Atlantic County with a median household income of $78,087.

Atlantic County, New Jersey. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hammonton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hammonton has a population larger than 26% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $349,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 74%
By size
$78,087
Median income
$349,800
Median home
9.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Hammonton

Hammonton posts a median household income higher than 47% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Hammonton area.

Top 53%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Hammonton

Where Hammonton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$78,087 Bottom 47% higher than 47% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NJ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hammonton, NJ beyond the headline numbers

Hammonton sits inside Atlantic County, New Jersey, at roughly 39.64°N, -74.80°W. Population 14,618, $78,087 median household income. Median home value $349,800, median rent $1,611. Poverty rate 9.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hammonton's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.5%, then high blood pressure at 33.6%. 1 hospital in/around Hammonton, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hammonton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,618
Hammonton
Median Income
$78,087
+15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$349,800
+54% vs avg
Median Age
41.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Atlantic County) - Hammonton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
276K+0%
Median Income
$78,050+44%
Median Home Value
$295,000+24%
Poverty Rate
13.2%-8%
Unemployment
8.7%-33%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hammonton, NJ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,611/mo
Poverty Rate
9.6% -32% vs avg
Unemployment 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.8%
Work From Home 10.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 74.3%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.5%
High Blood Pressure
33.6%
Obesity
30%
Physical Inactivity
26%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Current Smoking
12.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
12%
Diabetes
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.6%
Annual Checkup 78.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Stroke
3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hammonton, NJ? ▼
Hammonton, NJ has a population of 14,618 people, located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the median household income in Hammonton? ▼
The median household income in Hammonton, NJ is $78,087 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.6%.
What is the median home value in Hammonton? ▼
The median home value in Hammonton, NJ is $349,800. Median rent is $1,611/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hammonton? ▼
The top health indicators in Hammonton include Short Sleep Duration (36.5%), High Blood Pressure (33.6%), Obesity (30%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hammonton? ▼
Hammonton has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hammonton? ▼
The median age in Hammonton, NJ is 41.4 years. 33.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hammonton, NJ is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. With a population of 15K and a $78,087 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Hammonton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Hammonton's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Atlantic County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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