South River
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
South River is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 16,118 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Brunswick, 2.5 miles SW.
- 16,118residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 5,788 / sq mipopulation density
- 08882main ZIP code (2 in total)
About South River
South River is a borough in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 16,118, an increase of 110 (+0.7%) from the 2010 census count of 16,008, which in turn reflected an increase of 686 (+4.5%) from the 15,322 counted in the 2000 census.
What is now South River was originally formed as the town of Washington within East Brunswick Township on February 23, 1870. South River was incorporated as an independent borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 28, 1898, replacing Washington town. It was named after the Raritan River's South River tributary, which marks the borough's eastern and northeastern boundary.
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Living in South River
- Median household income
- $96,147
- Median home value
- $405,200
- Median rent
- $1,675/mo
- Median age
- 37
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South River had 16,118 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,118 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,788 per sq mi (2,235 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South River at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 16,118 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.78 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4457° N, 74.3785° W |
| ZIP codes | 08882, 08872 |
| Official website | southrivernj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3469420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South River
- East Brunswick2.5 mi SW
- Milltown3.0 mi W
- Sayreville3.2 mi NE
- Spotswood3.7 mi S
- Madison Park4.3 mi E
- Edison4.3 mi N
- New Brunswick4.5 mi NW
- Highland Park4.6 mi NW
- Old Bridge4.6 mi SE
- Helmetta5.2 mi SW
- North Brunswick5.3 mi W
- Brownville5.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about South River
What county is South River in?
South River is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of South River, NJ?
16,118 people lived in South River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South River, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08882. Other ZIP codes: 08872.
What is the elevation of South River?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South River?
East Brunswick (2.5 mi), Milltown (3.0 mi), Sayreville (3.2 mi), Spotswood (3.7 mi), Madison Park (4.3 mi).
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