Town guide · Burlington County
Living in Westampton, NJ
Westampton sits along Rancocas Creek, with exits on both the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295. It holds the historic village of Rancocas, the Timbuctoo settlement and the northern part of Rancocas State Park.
- County
- Burlington
- Population
- About 9,100 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 11 square miles
- Setting
- Suburban neighborhoods, a historic village and state parkland along Rancocas Creek
- Main roads
- New Jersey Turnpike Exit 5, Interstate 295 Exit 45 and County Route 541
First things first
Westampton homes often have a Mount Holly address
Westampton shares the 08060 ZIP code with Mount Holly, so many Westampton homes carry a Mount Holly mailing address. That address does not mean a home is in Mount Holly Township, which has its own government and tax rate.
Westampton was carved from the old Northampton Township in 1850, and Eastampton was split off from Westampton in 1880. We confirm the municipality and the block and lot on every property, because that decides the tax bill and the town rules.
Neighborhoods
A historic village, a historic settlement and newer streets
Westampton grew quickly in the 2000s. The census counted about 2,600 homes in 2000 and about 3,300 in 2010. Older place names still mark the township.
- Rancocas: A historic village whose district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, with 46 contributing buildings.
- Timbuctoo: A settlement on the north bank of the North Branch of Rancocas Creek, begun in 1826 by free Black residents and formerly enslaved people.
- Woodlane: Another named community within the township.
Homes
What you will find
- Historic homes in Rancocas village, inside a historic district on the National Register.
- Newer homes from the township's growth in the 2000s, when about 700 housing units were added.
- Homes near the creek and parkland close to Rancocas State Park and the North Branch of Rancocas Creek.
Worth knowing: Westampton has a Historic Preservation Commission, so ask before changing the outside of an older home in the Rancocas historic district. The Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority serves Westampton as well as Willingboro, so we confirm which utility serves a property and settle the account at closing. Homes near Rancocas Creek can sit in a mapped flood zone, and we check the flood map early.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Westampton
- 2.154%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $7,4172025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $350,000 on today's market would pay roughly $7,539 a year at Westampton'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
The New Jersey Turnpike runs 4.1 miles through the township, including the toll gate at Exit 5, and Interstate 295 has Exit 45 in the northwestern part of town. County Route 541 is the main local road, running toward Burlington and Mount Holly. NJ Transit's 413 bus runs between Burlington and Camden, BurLink's B2 route runs between Beverly and Westampton, and Academy buses leave a park and ride near Exit 5 for Manhattan and Jersey City. There is no passenger rail station in the township.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- Rancocas Nature Center: A 210 acre part of Rancocas State Park at 794 Rancocas Road, with about 3 miles of trails through meadows, forest and wetlands and a visitor center.
- Rancocas State Park: A 1,252 acre state park split between Westampton, Hainesport and Mount Laurel, with its northern portion in Westampton.
- Timbuctoo: A historic settlement and Civil War cemetery on Church Street, where eight of the eleven surviving stones honor United States Colored Troops. Interpretive signs tell its story.
- Rancocas Historic Village: A National Register historic district since 1975, with 46 contributing buildings along its old streets.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Westampton
What are property taxes in Westampton, NJ?
Westampton Township's 2025 effective tax rate is 2.154 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $7,417, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
Is Westampton the same as Mount Holly?
No. Westampton Township and Mount Holly Township are separate municipalities with their own governments and tax rates. Westampton uses the 08060 Mount Holly ZIP code, so many Westampton homes carry a Mount Holly mailing address.
Which Turnpike exit is in Westampton?
Exit 5. The New Jersey Turnpike runs 4.1 miles through Westampton, and the Exit 5 toll gate is inside the township. Interstate 295 also has Exit 45 in the township.
What is Timbuctoo in Westampton?
Timbuctoo is a historic settlement along Rancocas Creek, founded in 1826 by free Black residents and formerly enslaved people. Its cemetery holds graves of United States Colored Troops from the Civil War, and the township has added signs marking the site. Timbuctoo Day is held each year in late September.
Who provides water and sewer in Westampton?
The Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority, which provides water and sewer service in Willingboro, also serves Westampton. We confirm the utility for each property before closing.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Westampton
Buying or selling in Westampton?
Near Exit 5, or in old Rancocas
A newer home a few minutes from Exit 5 and an old house in Rancocas village are different sales. We look at the historic district, the flood map and the utilities, then show you what nearby homes have sold for.
Call or text either of us directly.