Town guide · Burlington County
Living in Eastampton, NJ
Eastampton is a township of about 6 square miles next to Mount Holly, best known for Smithville, the old mill village on Rancocas Creek that is now Burlington County's Historic Smithville Park. Route 206 runs along its eastern edge and County Route 537 crosses the middle of town.
- County
- Burlington
- Population
- About 6,200 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 5.8 square miles
- Setting
- Suburban neighborhoods with woods, wetlands and Rancocas Creek
- Main roads
- U.S. Route 206 and County Route 537, with New Jersey Turnpike Exit 5 in neighboring Westampton
First things first
An Eastampton home with a Mount Holly address
Eastampton shares the 08060 ZIP code with Mount Holly, so many homes in the township carry a Mount Holly mailing address. Mount Holly is a separate township with its own government and its own tax rate.
Eastampton itself was formed in 1880 from part of Westampton Township.
Neighborhoods
Smithville and the rest of town
Eastampton borders Lumberton, Mount Holly, Pemberton Township, Southampton, Springfield Township and Westampton. Smithville and Turpentine are the township's named localities.
- Smithville: Founded in 1831 as Shreveville, a textile village on Rancocas Creek. Hezekiah Bradley Smith bought it in 1865, renamed it, and built the machine works that made the American Star Bicycle. The village is listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places as the Smithville Historic District.
- Turpentine: Another named locality within the township.
- Along Route 206: The eastern edge of the township, where Route 206 forms the border with Pemberton Township.
Homes
What you will find
- Suburban single family homes: Neighborhoods on both sides of County Route 537, between Mount Holly and Route 206.
- Homes near Smithville: Streets near the historic village and the county park on Rancocas Creek.
Worth knowing: Because Eastampton homes usually carry a Mount Holly mailing address, the address alone does not tell you which town a house is in. We confirm the municipality and the block and lot on every property. Near Rancocas Creek and its wetlands, check the flood zone and flood history early.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Eastampton
- 2.168%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $8,2522025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $400,000 on today's market would pay roughly $8,672 a year at Eastampton's 2025 effective rate. Your actual bill depends on your assessment, so we pull the real tax record for any home you are considering.
Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 general and effective tax rates. Rates are set each year.
Getting around
Roads and commuting
U.S. Route 206 runs north and south along the township's border with Pemberton Township, and County Route 537 runs east and west across the middle of town toward Mount Holly. New Jersey Turnpike Exit 5 and Interstate 295 Exit 45 are both in neighboring Westampton. There is no passenger rail in Eastampton.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- Historic Smithville Park: A 312 acre Burlington County park at 803 Smithville Road with forest, wetlands, Smithville Lake, 4.4 miles of trails and a floating walkway about 600 feet long.
- The Mansion at Smithville: A Greek Revival mansion from about 1840, the centerpiece of the park's Victorian industrial village, with a museum and visitor center.
- Rancocas Creek at Smithville: The park has a canoe landing on Rancocas Creek for paddling, fishing and wildlife watching.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Eastampton
What are property taxes in Eastampton, NJ?
Eastampton Township's 2025 effective tax rate is 2.168 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $8,252, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
Is Smithville in Eastampton?
Yes. Smithville is a historic village in Eastampton Township. Burlington County bought it in 1975 and made it the county's first park, now called Historic Smithville Park. The park is open from dawn to dusk every day of the year.
What was the Smithville bicycle railroad?
In 1892 the H. B. Smith Machine Company built a bicycle railroad, a single track line that riders pedaled about 1.8 miles from Smithville to Pine Street in Mount Holly. It was shown at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, and by 1897 it had fallen into disrepair.
Do Eastampton homes have a Mount Holly address?
Many do. Eastampton uses the 08060 ZIP code it shares with Mount Holly. Mount Holly is a separate township with a different tax rate, so the ZIP code alone does not tell you which town a home is in.
How close is Eastampton to the New Jersey Turnpike?
Close. Turnpike Exit 5 and Interstate 295 Exit 45 are both in neighboring Westampton Township. Route 206 runs along Eastampton's eastern edge.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Eastampton
Buying or selling in Eastampton?
An Eastampton home, a Mount Holly address
Many Eastampton homes carry a Mount Holly address, and some sit near the creek and its wetlands. We sort out both early, so the value we give you rests on the right facts.
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