Livingston
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Livingston is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, with 31,330 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 289 ft (88 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roseland, 2.6 miles N.
- 31,330residents (2020 Census)
- 289 ftelevation · 88 m
- 13.8 sq miland area · 35.7 km²
- 2,273 / sq mipopulation density
- 07039main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Livingston
Livingston is a township in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 31,330, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 1,964 (+6.7%) from 29,366 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,975 (+7.2%) from the 27,391 counted in the 2000 census. In 2025, the Population Estimates Program by the United States Census Bureau calculated that the township had a population of 32,223.
Livingston was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 5, 1813, from portions of Caldwell Township (now Fairfield Township) and Springfield Township (now in Union County). Portions of the original township were later taken to form Fairmount (March 11, 1862, now part of West Orange) and Roseland (March 10, 1908).
The township was named for William Livingston, the first Governor of New Jersey; his family's coat of arms served as the township's seal for many years.
The community has been one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey for 2013–2017, township residents had a median household income of $153,381, ranked 14th in the state among municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, more than double the statewide median of $76,475.
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Living in Livingston
- Median household income
- $229,806
- Median home value
- $821,100
- Median rent
- $2,949/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Livingston had 31,330 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,330 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,273 per sq mi (877 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Livingston at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 31,330 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.79 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7858° N, 74.3291° W |
| ZIP codes | 07039, 07068, 07078, 07936 |
| Official website | livingstonnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401340890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Livingston
- Roseland2.6 mi N
- East Hanover2.8 mi NW
- Millburn3.1 mi S
- Pleasantdale3.1 mi NE
- Short Hills3.2 mi S
- West Orange3.3 mi E
- Florham Park3.5 mi W
- Essex Fells4.0 mi NE
- Chatham4.3 mi SW
- South Orange4.4 mi SE
- Caldwell4.6 mi NE
- West Caldwell4.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Livingston
What county is Livingston in?
Livingston is in Essex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Livingston, NJ?
31,330 people lived in Livingston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Livingston, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07039. Other ZIP codes: 07068, 07078, 07936.
What is the elevation of Livingston?
289 feet (88 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Livingston?
Roseland (2.6 mi), East Hanover (2.8 mi), Millburn (3.1 mi), Pleasantdale (3.1 mi), Short Hills (3.2 mi).
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