Newfield is a borough in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,774, an increase of 221 (+14.2%) from the 2010 census count of 1,553, which in turn reflected a decline of 63 (−3.9%) from the 1,616 counted in the 2000 census. Newfield was formed as a borough by the New Jersey Legislature on March 8, 1924, from portions of Franklin Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 1, 1924. In the weeks before the legislature approved the formation of the borough, a group of 240 residents traveled to Trenton by train to lobby on behalf of the creation of an independent municipality. The borough's name d…

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Town numbers

ZIP code08344

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Living in Newfield

Housing in Newfield

$336K▲ 4.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Newfield home is worth about $336,000, up 4.1% in a year, 42% below the New Jersey typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Newfield

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Most working residents leave Newfield for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Vineland (19%), Philadelphia (6%) and Franklin (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Vineland

19%

Philadelphia, PA

Franklin

Bridgeton

2%Work in townlive and work in Newfield 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 304Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Newfield

A⁻

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

5better than NJ·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNJ 14.3% · better 8.7%Fewer uninsured adultsNJ 11.3% · better 19%More adults with depressionNJ 15.1% · worse

Care nearby

Inspira Medical Center VinelandVineland · 7.6 mi · ER

Ritecare at Vineland ShopriteVineland · 5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Newfield

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 4% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🌀 Hurricanes

0Does Newfield flood?no paid flood claims on record 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Newfield MapNewfield vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Newfield

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Newfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 27°Winter

64° / 42°Spring

85° / 64°Summer

67° / 47°Fall