Town guide · Burlington County
Living in Mansfield, NJ
Mansfield is a township of about 22 square miles in northern Burlington County, with farmland, a string of old village names and Columbus at its center. U.S. Route 206, Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike all pass through.
- County
- Burlington
- Population
- About 8,900 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 22 square miles
- Setting
- Farmland and villages with suburban neighborhoods
- Main roads
- U.S. Route 206, Interstate 295 (Exit 52), the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 68 and County Route 543
First things first
Which Mansfield, and why the address says Columbus
New Jersey has more than one Mansfield Township. This guide covers Mansfield Township in Burlington County. There is a separate Mansfield Township in Warren County in the northwest part of the state.
Many Mansfield homes carry a Columbus mailing address with the 08022 ZIP code. Columbus is the village at the center of the township, where the town hall sits, not a separate town. Homes there pay Mansfield Township property taxes.
Villages
A township of old village names
Mansfield is one of New Jersey's oldest townships. It was first formed in 1688 and was incorporated in 1798 as one of the state's original 104 townships, named after Mansfield, England. Fieldsboro, Bordentown Township and Florence Township were all later carved out of it.
- Columbus: The township's center and main business district, where U.S. Route 206 meets County Route 543. It was first called Black Horse after a local tavern and was renamed Columbus around 1827.
- Georgetown, Hedding and Kinkora: Older village names that still mark parts of the township.
- Other named places: Bishops Barn, Mansfield, Rising Sun Square (also called Mansfield Square) and Three Tuns.
Homes
What you will find
- Suburban neighborhoods: Single family homes in developments built around Columbus and the main roads.
- Homestead: A community of about 1,200 homes in Columbus, described as a retirement village. We confirm any age requirement in its governing documents and review its rules and fees early.
- Farms and country homes: Older farmhouses and homes on larger lots along the township's rural roads.
Worth knowing: Mansfield has changed fast. The population grew by about two thirds between 2000 and 2010, and after the township rezoned some actively farmed land for redevelopment, a warehouse boom followed. In 2022 the township removed warehousing as a permitted use in all zones. We check zoning and planned projects near every property. We also confirm whether a home is on public water and sewer or a private well and septic system, since a private well must be tested before the sale.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Mansfield
- 2.229%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $8,1992025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $350,000 on today's market would pay roughly $7,802 a year at Mansfield'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
Mansfield has strong highway access. The New Jersey Turnpike's Interchange 6 is in the township, where the Pennsylvania connector, signed as Interstate 95, meets the main Turnpike. Interstate 295 passes through with Exit 52 inside the township. U.S. Route 206 runs north and south through Columbus, and Route 68 and County Route 543 also cross the township. There is no train station in Mansfield; the nearest River Line stops are in neighboring Florence Township. NJ Transit bus route 409 runs through the township between Trenton and Philadelphia. Daily shopping is centered around Columbus and Route 206.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- Crystal Lake Park: A Burlington County park of more than 370 acres on Axe Factory Road, with forest, wetlands, a lake, about 9 miles of trails, a picnic pavilion and equestrian facilities.
- Delaware River Heritage Trail: A planned 60 mile loop trail. Burlington County opened a 5.5 mile section in 2021, running from Route 130 in Fieldsboro through Crystal Lake Park and the village of Hedding in Mansfield to Roebling Park and the Roebling Museum in Florence Township. It connects to the county's first 2.75 mile section, finished in 2013, through Fieldsboro, Bordentown Township and Bordentown City.
- Burlington County Fairgrounds (just outside): The county fairgrounds on Jacksonville-Jobstown Road carry a Columbus address but sit just over the line in Springfield Township.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Mansfield
What are property taxes in Mansfield, NJ?
Mansfield Township's 2025 effective tax rate is 2.229 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $8,199, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
Is Columbus, NJ its own town?
No. Columbus is an unincorporated village inside Mansfield Township, with the 08022 ZIP code. The township government is located there, and homes with a Columbus address pay Mansfield Township property taxes.
Does Mansfield Township have a Turnpike exit?
Yes. Interchange 6 of the New Jersey Turnpike, where the Pennsylvania connector signed as Interstate 95 meets the main road, is in Mansfield. Interstate 295 also has Exit 52 in the township.
Why are there two Mansfield Townships in New Jersey?
New Jersey has a Mansfield Township in Burlington County and another in Warren County. They are unrelated municipalities with their own governments and tax rates. This guide covers the Burlington County township.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Mansfield
Buying or selling in Mansfield?
Village, development or farm road
A home in a Columbus development, a house in Homestead and a farmhouse on a country road are priced very differently. We also check zoning and planned projects nearby, because Mansfield has changed fast.
Call or text either of us directly.