Hillside
Township in Union County, New Jersey
Hillside is a township in Union County, New Jersey, with 22,456 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kean University, 1.3 miles S.
- 22,456residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 8,116 / sq mipopulation density
- 07205main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Hillside
Hillside is a township in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 22,456, an increase of 1,052 (+4.9%) from the 2010 census count of 21,404, which in turn reflected a decline of 343 (−1.6%) from the 21,747 counted in the 2000 census.
Hillside was incorporated as a township on April 3, 1913, from portions of Union Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 29, 1913. The township was named for the surrounding hills.
The township is split between area codes 908 and 973.
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Living in Hillside
- Median household income
- $99,528
- Median home value
- $397,400
- Median rent
- $1,794/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Hillside had 22,456 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,456 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,116 per sq mi (3,134 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hillside at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 22,456 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.77 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6959° N, 74.2288° W |
| ZIP codes | 07205, 07112, 07208 |
| Official website | townshipofhillside.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403931980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hillside
- Kean University1.3 mi S
- Irvington1.9 mi N
- Union2.1 mi W
- Connecticut Farms2.2 mi W
- Elizabeth2.8 mi SE
- Roselle Park2.9 mi SW
- Vauxhall3.2 mi NW
- Kenilworth3.3 mi W
- Maplewood3.4 mi NW
- Roselle3.4 mi SW
- Newark3.5 mi NE
- South Orange4.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Hillside
What county is Hillside in?
Hillside is in Union County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Hillside, NJ?
22,456 people lived in Hillside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hillside, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07205. Other ZIP codes: 07112, 07208.
What is the elevation of Hillside?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hillside?
Kean University (1.3 mi), Irvington (1.9 mi), Union (2.1 mi), Connecticut Farms (2.2 mi), Elizabeth (2.8 mi).
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