Hopelawn
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Hopelawn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 2,603 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fords, 1.2 miles NW.
- 2,603residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 5,956 / sq mipopulation density
- 08863main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Hopelawn
Hopelawn is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population of the CDP was 2,603.
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Living in Hopelawn
- Median household income
- $113,242
- Median home value
- $372,100
- Median rent
- $1,272/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Hopelawn had 2,603 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,603 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,956 per sq mi (2,299 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hopelawn at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,603 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.44 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5286° N, 74.2936° W |
| ZIP codes | 08863, 08861 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3433090 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hopelawn
- Fords1.2 mi NW
- Perth Amboy1.3 mi SE
- Keasbey1.3 mi SW
- Sewaren2.2 mi NE
- Woodbridge2.3 mi N
- Menlo Park Terrace2.3 mi NW
- South Amboy2.9 mi S
- Iselin3.1 mi NW
- Edison3.3 mi SW
- Port Reading3.7 mi NE
- Metuchen3.8 mi W
- Avenel4.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hopelawn
What county is Hopelawn in?
Hopelawn is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Hopelawn, NJ?
2,603 people lived in Hopelawn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hopelawn, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08863. Other ZIP codes: 08861.
What is the elevation of Hopelawn?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hopelawn?
Fords (1.2 mi), Perth Amboy (1.3 mi), Keasbey (1.3 mi), Sewaren (2.2 mi), Woodbridge (2.3 mi).
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