New Providence
Borough in Union County, New Jersey
New Providence is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, with 13,650 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Berkeley Heights, 1.8 miles SW.
- 13,650residents (2020 Census)
- 217 ftelevation · 66 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.6 km²
- 3,700 / sq mipopulation density
- 07974main ZIP code (3 in total)
About New Providence
New Providence is a borough on the northwestern edge of Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located on the Passaic River, which forms the county boundary with Morris County bordering Chatham Township. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 13,650, an increase of 1,479 (+12.2%) from the 2010 census count of 12,171, which in turn reflected increase of 264 (+2.2%) from the 11,907 counted in the 2000 census.
The borough is home to much of the Murray Hill neighborhood with the remainder lying in neighboring Berkeley Heights. Service on the NJ Transit is available at the New Providence and Murray Hill stations. More than 9% of New Providence's land is publicly-owned and protected parkland.
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Living in New Providence
- Median household income
- $161,599
- Median home value
- $769,900
- Median rent
- $1,903/mo
- Median age
- 45.7
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New Providence had 13,650 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,650 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,700 per sq mi (1,429 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Providence at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 13,650 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.69 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6989° N, 74.4066° W |
| ZIP codes | 07974, 07922, 07928 |
| Official website | newprov.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3451810 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Providence
- Berkeley Heights1.8 mi SW
- Summit2.5 mi NE
- Gillette2.6 mi W
- Mountainside2.7 mi SE
- Chatham3.1 mi N
- Green Village3.4 mi NW
- Springfield3.8 mi E
- Fanwood4.1 mi S
- Madison4.1 mi N
- Watchung4.2 mi S
- Stirling4.5 mi W
- Long Hill4.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Providence
What county is New Providence in?
New Providence is in Union County, New Jersey.
What is the population of New Providence, NJ?
13,650 people lived in New Providence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Providence, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07974. Other ZIP codes: 07922, 07928.
What is the elevation of New Providence?
217 feet (66 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Providence?
Berkeley Heights (1.8 mi), Summit (2.5 mi), Gillette (2.6 mi), Mountainside (2.7 mi), Chatham (3.1 mi).
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