East Newark

Borough in Hudson County, New Jersey

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East Newark is a borough in Hudson County, New Jersey, with 2,594 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrison, 0.8 miles SE.

About East Newark

East Newark is a borough in the western part of Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The borough, a suburb of Newark, which sits across the Passaic River, is the second-smallest municipality by total area in the state.

The Borough of East Newark was established on July 2, 1895, from portions of Kearny lying between the Erie Railroad's Newark Branch right of way and Harrison, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.

As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,594, an increase of 188 (+7.8%) from the 2010 census count of 2,406, which in turn reflected an increase of 29 (+1.2%) from the 2,377 counted in the 2000 census.

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Living in East Newark

Median household income
$48,646
Median home value
$470,300
Median rent
$1,799/mo
Median age
37.5
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East Newark, NJ population

East Newark had 2,594 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,594
Density25,257 per sq mi (9,752 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

East Newark at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyHudson County
TypeBorough
Population2,594 (2020)
Land area0.10 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates40.7520° N, 74.1622° W
ZIP codes07029, 07104
Official websiteboroughofeastnewark.com
Census code (GEOID)3419360

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about East Newark

What county is East Newark in?

East Newark is in Hudson County, New Jersey.

What is the population of East Newark, NJ?

2,594 people lived in East Newark at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of East Newark, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 07029. Other ZIP codes: 07104.

What is the elevation of East Newark?

13 feet (4 m) above sea level.

What towns are near East Newark?

Harrison (0.8 mi), Newark (2.0 mi), Kearny (2.0 mi), Silver Lake (2.2 mi), Ampere North (2.3 mi).

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