Bellmawr

Bellmawr is a compact but highly connected Camden County borough at the junction of the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, I-76 and Route 42. Residential neighborhoods sit close to major retail, dining, distribution and hotel corridors, while local parks, schools and borough services give the community a strong hometown identity.

Bellmawr's location makes it especially convenient for trips toward Philadelphia, the Camden waterfront, Gloucester County and the rest of South Jersey.

Bellmawr at a glance

11,7072020 CensusOfficial U.S. Census count.

11,8742025 estimateLatest completed Census estimate.

2.98Land sq. mi.Compact borough with major transportation corridors.

08031ZIP codePrimary Bellmawr postal code.

Local resources

Borough of BellmawrMunicipal services, meetings, permits, parks, jobs and community information.Bellmawr Public School DistrictPreschool through grade 8 schools, registration, calendars and district resources.Black Horse Pike Regional School DistrictBellmawr high-school students attend Triton Regional High School.

Schools

Bellmawr Early Childhood Center

District preschool program serving the borough's youngest students.

Bellmawr Park Elementary School

Elementary campus serving the early grades.

Ethel M. Burke Elementary School

112 S Black Horse Pike · elementary campus and 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School.

Bell Oaks Middle School

Grades 5–8 within the Bellmawr district.

Triton Regional High School

All Bellmawr residents attend Triton for grades 9–12 through Black Horse Pike Regional.

Parks & recreation

Charles J. Sauter, Jr. Memorial Park and Walkway

200 Park Drive · borough park and walking area.

Bellmawr Recreation Center

South Bell Road · borough recreation facility.

Florence Korostynski Memorial Dog Park

Market Street & Carter Avenue · dedicated dog park.

Community Center

29 E Browning Road · municipal community facility next to Borough Hall.

Local athletic facilities

Borough recreation areas include ballfields, courts, playgrounds and other facilities throughout Bellmawr.

Camden County Library · Bellmawr Branch

Local branch opened in 1997 and serves as an important community resource.

Why Bellmawr stands out

Major highway access

Few small New Jersey boroughs sit at such a significant transportation crossroads.

Strong business base

The borough's current municipal directory contains well over 150 licensed businesses across retail, industry, logistics and services.

In-town lodging

Bellmawr's highway location supports multiple hotels and motels inside the borough itself.

Municipal essentials

Borough Hall

21 E Browning Road · Bellmawr, NJ 08031 · 856-933-1313.

School District

256 Anderson Avenue · 856-931-3620.

Emergency services

Call 911 for emergencies. Police, fire/EMS and OEM contacts are available through the borough.

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Local information reviewed September 17, 2026.