Independence
Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Independence is a township in Warren County, New Jersey, with 5,469 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vienna, 0.5 miles SE.
- 5,469residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 19.8 sq miland area · 51.4 km²
- 276 / sq mipopulation density
- 07880main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Independence
Independence Township is a township in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 5,469, a decrease of 193 (−3.4%) from the 2010 census count of 5,662, which in turn reflected an increase of 59 (+1.1%) from the 5,603 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Independence
- Median household income
- $92,243
- Median home value
- $390,100
- Median rent
- $1,603/mo
- Median age
- 50.4
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Independence had 5,469 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,469 |
|---|---|
| Density | 276 per sq mi (106 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Independence at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 5,469 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.83 sq mi (51.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8792° N, 74.8783° W |
| ZIP codes | 07880, 07838, 07840 |
| Official website | independencenj.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3404133930 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Independence
- Vienna0.5 mi SE
- Great Meadows1.0 mi W
- Panther Valley2.8 mi NE
- Liberty3.2 mi W
- Hackettstown3.3 mi SE
- Allamuchy3.8 mi NE
- Beattystown4.2 mi S
- Mansfield5.2 mi S
- Silver Lake5.3 mi NW
- Hope5.5 mi W
- Frelinghuysen5.6 mi N
- Mountain Lake5.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Independence
What county is Independence in?
Independence is in Warren County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Independence, NJ?
5,469 people lived in Independence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Independence, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07880. Other ZIP codes: 07838, 07840.
What is the elevation of Independence?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Independence?
Vienna (0.5 mi), Great Meadows (1.0 mi), Panther Valley (2.8 mi), Liberty (3.2 mi), Hackettstown (3.3 mi).
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