Fords
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Fords is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 12,941 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hopelawn, 1.2 miles SE.
- 12,941residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 6,851 / sq mipopulation density
- 08863ZIP code
About Fords
Fords is a census-designated place (CDP) in Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of new Jersey. As of the 2020 census, the CDP's population was 12,941.
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Living in Fords
- Median household income
- $115,861
- Median home value
- $438,000
- Median rent
- $1,913/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Fords had 12,941 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,941 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,851 per sq mi (2,645 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fords at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,941 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.89 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5360° N, 74.3135° W |
| ZIP code | 08863 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3424030 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fords
- Hopelawn1.2 mi SE
- Menlo Park Terrace1.3 mi NW
- Keasbey1.5 mi S
- Woodbridge2.1 mi NE
- Iselin2.4 mi N
- Perth Amboy2.5 mi SE
- Metuchen2.6 mi W
- Edison2.9 mi SW
- Sewaren3.0 mi E
- Colonia3.7 mi N
- South Amboy3.7 mi SE
- Avenel4.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fords
What county is Fords in?
Fords is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Fords, NJ?
12,941 people lived in Fords at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fords, NJ?
The ZIP code of Fords is 08863.
What is the elevation of Fords?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fords?
Hopelawn (1.2 mi), Menlo Park Terrace (1.3 mi), Keasbey (1.5 mi), Woodbridge (2.1 mi), Iselin (2.4 mi).
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