Linden
City in Union County, New Jersey
Linden is a city in Union County, New Jersey, with 43,738 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roselle, 2.1 miles NW.
- 43,738residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 10.7 sq miland area · 27.7 km²
- 4,092 / sq mipopulation density
- 07036main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Linden
Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New York metropolitan area, located about 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Manhattan and bordering Staten Island, a borough of New York City, across the Arthur Kill. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 43,738, an increase of 3,239 (+8.0%) from the 2010 census count of 40,499, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,105 (+2.8%) from the 39,394 counted in the 2000 census. In 2015, Linden was listed as the most polluted community in New Jersey, based on the volume of toxic chemicals released into the local environment by facilities in the city.
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Living in Linden
- Median household income
- $92,915
- Median home value
- $419,700
- Median rent
- $1,731/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Linden had 43,738 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43,738 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,092 per sq mi (1,580 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Linden at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 43,738 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.69 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6273° N, 74.2363° W |
| ZIP codes | 07036, 07065, 07202, 07203 |
| Official website | linden-nj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3440350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Linden
- Roselle2.1 mi NW
- Rahway2.7 mi SW
- Winfield2.9 mi W
- Carteret3.0 mi S
- Roselle Park3.1 mi NW
- Avenel3.5 mi SW
- Kean University3.5 mi N
- Elizabeth3.5 mi NE
- Cranford4.0 mi NW
- Port Reading4.2 mi S
- Clark4.2 mi W
- Kenilworth4.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Linden
What county is Linden in?
Linden is in Union County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Linden, NJ?
43,738 people lived in Linden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Linden, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07036. Other ZIP codes: 07065, 07202, 07203.
What is the elevation of Linden?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Linden?
Roselle (2.1 mi), Rahway (2.7 mi), Winfield (2.9 mi), Carteret (3.0 mi), Roselle Park (3.1 mi).
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