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Cumberland County, NJ Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts for Cumberland County, New Jersey.

Offices for Cumberland County

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Getting help in Cumberland County

NJ DVA Cumberland County Veterans Service Office appears in this guide. Call the provider to confirm the type of claims help, current appointment and meeting location.

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Veterans in Cumberland County

The ACS estimates about 5,800, give or take 619 civilian veterans in Cumberland County.

Among New Jersey's 21 counties and equivalents, Cumberland County ranks 16th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureCumberland CountyNew JerseyUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating25 percent

above the New Jersey share; below the national share.

20 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher13 percent

above the New Jersey share; the same rounded estimate as the national share.

9 percent13 percent

Cumberland County has about 1,750, give or take 240 veterans 75 and older, making up 30 percent of its veterans compared with 35 percent in New Jersey.

Veterans under 35 in Cumberland County number about 753, give or take 255; their 13 percent share is above New Jersey's 7 percent.

Women veterans in Cumberland County number about 557, give or take 179; their 10 percent share is above New Jersey's 8 percent.

Income, work and education in Cumberland County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureCumberland CountyNew JerseyUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$43,154 ± $4,899$59,939 ± $915$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$33,385 ± $935$49,812 ± $257$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over9.6% ± 4.0 points6.2% ± 0.4 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over36.2% ± 5.2 points28.5% ± 0.7 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6472.4% ± 6.2 points77.6% ± 1.3 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.3% ± 2.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over94.2% ± 2.4 points94.7% ± 0.4 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over16.9% ± 4.0 points32.1% ± 0.8 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 4,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 5,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Cumberland County

VA reports 1,765 veterans in Cumberland County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent353
30 to 40 percent166
50 to 60 percent205
70 to 90 percent544
100 percent497

FY2019: 1,281 recipients. Change to FY2025: +484.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Cumberland County

In 2025, lenders reported 195 VA-backed home loans out of 2,748 home loans made in Cumberland County (7.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $329,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,700, give or take 293) and post-9/11 only (about 1,190, give or take 331).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Cumberland County

VA reported about $51.6 million in compensation and pension spending and about $35.6 million in medical care spending in Cumberland County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside New Jersey, in Philadelphia, PA, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Cumberland County's second-nearest medical center, about 43 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside New Jersey, in Wilmington, DE, Wilmington Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Cumberland County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 40 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Newark RO (station 309); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Washington Crossing National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
830 Highland Road Newtown, PA 18940
215-222-7510

About 65.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

Finn's Point National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
454 Fort Mott Road Pennsville, NJ 08070
215-222-7510

About 30.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
350 Provinceline Rd Wrightstown, NJ 08562
609-738-2400

About 60.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

State Veterans Homes in Cumberland County

  • New Jersey Memorial Home, Vineland

VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).

Cleanup and former military sites in Cumberland County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

More EPA sites (1)

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (2)

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Camden City & County/Gloucester, Cape May, Cumberland Counties CoC counted 120 veterans experiencing homelessness (113 sheltered, 7 unsheltered).

NJ-503 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 123 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Wilmington VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 800-461-8262. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Cumberland County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Cumberland County

  • Vineland (city): about 61,006 residents
  • Millville (city): about 27,511 residents
  • Bridgeton (city): about 27,001 residents
  • Laurel Lake (unincorporated community): about 2,641 residents
  • Silver Lake (unincorporated community): about 2,011 residents
More places (34)
  • Port Norris (unincorporated community): about 1,612 residents
  • Gouldtown (unincorporated community): about 1,546 residents
  • Seabrook Farms (unincorporated community): about 1,448 residents
  • Centre Grove (unincorporated community): about 1,339 residents
  • Rosenhayn (unincorporated community): about 1,308 residents
  • Sunset Lake (unincorporated community): about 1,194 residents
  • West Park (unincorporated community): about 1,079 residents
  • Fairton (unincorporated community): about 930 residents
  • Carlls Corner (unincorporated community): about 868 residents
  • Cedarville (unincorporated community): about 661 residents
  • Dividing Creek (unincorporated community): about 652 residents
  • Newport (unincorporated community): about 533 residents
  • Laurel Heights (unincorporated community): about 474 residents
  • Leesburg (unincorporated community): about 431 residents
  • Mauricetown (unincorporated community): about 365 residents
  • Deerfield Street (unincorporated community): about 322 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Port Elizabeth (unincorporated community): about 261 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Shiloh (borough): about 228 residents
  • Delmont (unincorporated community): about 223 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Lakeside-Beebe Run (unincorporated community): about 222 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Roadstown (unincorporated community): about 201 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Heislerville (unincorporated community): about 198 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Greenwich (unincorporated community): about 175 residents
  • Dorchester (unincorporated community): about 137 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Othello (unincorporated community): about 132 residents
  • Fortescue (unincorporated community): about 120 residents
  • Arrowhead Lake (unincorporated community): about 101 residents
  • Dutch Neck (unincorporated community): about 96 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Cumberland-Hesstown (unincorporated community): about 90 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Seeley (unincorporated community): about 85 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Marlboro (unincorporated community): about 76 residents
  • Sheppards Mill (unincorporated community): about 61 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Gandys Beach (unincorporated community): about 43 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Money Island (unincorporated community): about 25 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

New Jersey benefits

Eligible New Jersey veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total can receive a property tax exemption.

No other benefit is documented here.

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Cumberland County

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Nicole McCoy

Attorney · Vineland · NJ · In your county

VA-accredited since 2019 · checked

VA accreditation number 47680

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Bernadette Blackstock

Claims agent · Sewell · NJ · About 27 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 38718

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Sonny Leeper

Claims agent · Maple Shade · NJ · About 45 miles away

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 28192

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William Lanza

Claims agent · Mays Landing · NJ · About 28 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 24065

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