Fanwood
Borough in Union County, New Jersey
Fanwood is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, with 7,774 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scotch Plains, 0.9 miles SE.
- 7,774residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 5,802 / sq mipopulation density
- 07023main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Fanwood
Fanwood is a borough in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located on a ridge in northern-central New Jersey, the borough is a commuter town of New York City in the New York metropolitan area. Fanwood is located in the Raritan Valley and Rahway Valley regions. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,774, an increase of 456 (+6.2%) from the 2010 census count of 7,318, which in turn reflected an increase of 144 (+2.0%) from the 7,174 counted in the 2000 census.
Fanwood was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on October 2, 1895, from portions of Fanwood Township (now known as Scotch Plains), based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. The borough was named for Fannie Wood, an author.
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Living in Fanwood
- Median household income
- $195,529
- Median home value
- $635,200
- Median rent
- $2,446/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Fanwood had 7,774 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,774 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,802 per sq mi (2,240 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fanwood at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 7,774 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6417° N, 74.3857° W |
| ZIP codes | 07023, 07062, 07076 |
| Official website | fanwoodnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3422860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fanwood
- Scotch Plains0.9 mi SE
- Westfield2.3 mi E
- Plainfield2.4 mi SW
- Watchung2.7 mi W
- Mountainside3.0 mi NE
- Berkeley Heights3.1 mi NW
- North Plainfield3.2 mi SW
- Garwood3.3 mi E
- Clark4.0 mi SE
- New Providence4.1 mi N
- Cranford4.4 mi E
- Springfield4.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Fanwood
What county is Fanwood in?
Fanwood is in Union County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Fanwood, NJ?
7,774 people lived in Fanwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fanwood, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07023. Other ZIP codes: 07062, 07076.
What is the elevation of Fanwood?
157 feet (48 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fanwood?
Scotch Plains (0.9 mi), Westfield (2.3 mi), Plainfield (2.4 mi), Watchung (2.7 mi), Mountainside (3.0 mi).
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