Dunellen
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Dunellen is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 7,637 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Green Brook, 1.3 miles NW.
- 7,637residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 7,190 / sq mipopulation density
- 08812main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Dunellen
Dunellen () is a borough in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located within the Raritan Valley region of central New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,637, an increase of 410 (+5.7%) from the 2010 census count of 7,227, which in turn had reflected an increase of 404 (+5.9%) from the 6,823 counted at the 2000 census.
Dunellen was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on October 28, 1887, when it broke away from Piscataway Township, based on the results of a referendum held on March 23, 1886. Dunellen's incorporation was confirmed on April 15, 1914. The borough was named for the Dunellen station of the Central Railroad of New Jersey.
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Living in Dunellen
- Median household income
- $86,967
- Median home value
- $393,500
- Median rent
- $1,835/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Dunellen had 7,637 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,637 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,190 per sq mi (2,776 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dunellen at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 7,637 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5903° N, 74.4657° W |
| ZIP codes | 08812, 07063 |
| Official website | dunellen-nj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3418490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dunellen
- Green Brook1.3 mi NW
- Middlesex2.1 mi SW
- North Plainfield2.5 mi NE
- South Plainfield2.9 mi E
- Piscataway3.1 mi S
- Plainfield3.1 mi NE
- Watchung3.9 mi NE
- Bound Brook4.1 mi SW
- South Bound Brook4.1 mi SW
- Warren4.2 mi NW
- Rutgers University-Busch Campus4.9 mi S
- Rutgers University-Livingston Campus5.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Dunellen
What county is Dunellen in?
Dunellen is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Dunellen, NJ?
7,637 people lived in Dunellen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dunellen, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08812. Other ZIP codes: 07063.
What is the elevation of Dunellen?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dunellen?
Green Brook (1.3 mi), Middlesex (2.1 mi), North Plainfield (2.5 mi), South Plainfield (2.9 mi), Piscataway (3.1 mi).
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