Bellmawr, New Jersey

About Bellmawr

Bellmawr, NJ is a close-knit town located in southwestern New Jersey counting 11,846 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Bellmawr is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.98 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,975 residents per square mile.

📰 Bellmawr News Today

• Dump truck spills animal waste on Route 42 in Camden County FOX 29 Philadelphia · Oct 6
• ACLU asks Bellmawr to investigate citations given to protesters New Jersey Monitor · Aug 25
• Body Found In PA River Belongs To Bellmawr Grandfather, Authorities Say Patch · Oct 7
• Bellmawr Recreation Center receives $25K grant 6abc Philadelphia · May 28
• ACLU-NJ has urged Bellmawr police to investigate its officers after alleged unlawful targeting of protesters Inquirer.com · Aug 26

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What Makes Bellmawr Unique

• The only place in America named Bellmawr — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,846.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bellmawr

• Club Diner

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bellmawr

• Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
• Bellmawr Park Elementary School
• Ethel M Burke Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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