Washington is a borough in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,299, an increase of 838 (+13.0%) from the 2010 census count of 6,461, which in turn reflected a decline of 251 (−3.7%) from the 6,712 counted in the 2000 census. Washington was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 20, 1868, from portions of Washington Township. The borough was named for George Washington, one of more than ten communities in the state of New Jersey that were named for the first president. The Borough of Washington is surrounded by Washington Township, which is one of five municipalities in the …

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Town numbers

ZIP code07882

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Living in Washington

Work & commute in Washington

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Most working residents leave Washington for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Washington (4%), Hackettstown (2%) and New York (2%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

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7%Work in townlive and work in Washington 25 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,694Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Washington

A⁺

Health Grade A+

Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

3better than NJ·3worse

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

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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8.4%Fewer uninsured adultsNJ 11.3% · better 11.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNJ 14.3% · better 18.6%More adults with depressionNJ 15.1% · worse

Care nearby

St. Luke's Warren HospitalPhillipsburg · 11.7 mi · ER

Star Community Health-CoventryPhillipsburg · 11.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 07882, 08827, 07863 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind

23Does Washington flood?paid flood claims since 1988 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Washington MapWashington vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Washington

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Washington has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 22°Winter

61° / 38°Spring

82° / 59°Summer

64° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Washington get?About 23 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 18, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Washington

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Washington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 50% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictWarren Hills Regional School DistrictSchools4

Brass Castle School B+Elementary · Grades 4–6 · 261 students Port Colden School BElementary · Grades 1–3 · 170 students Warren Hills Regional High School BHigh · Grades 9–12 · 1,050 students Winston Hall AcademyOther · Grades 5–12 · 65 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.