Union
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Union is a township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with 6,507 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 407 ft (124 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clinton, 2.6 miles E.
- 6,507residents (2020 Census)
- 407 ftelevation · 124 m
- 18.8 sq miland area · 48.6 km²
- 347 / sq mipopulation density
- 08809main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Union
Union Township is a township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The southwest half of the township lies on what is known as the Hunterdon Plateau, the northwest corner consists of the Musconetcong Ridge and the northeast section is part of the lower-lying Newark Basin around Spruce Run Reservoir. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 6,507, its highest ever decennial count and an increase of 599 (+10.1%) from the 2010 census count of 5,908, which in turn reflected a decline of 252 (−4.1%) from the 6,160 counted in the 2000 census.
Union was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 17, 1853, from portions of Bethlehem Township. Clinton Town was formed on April 5, 1865, within portions of the township, and became an independent municipality in 1895. The township was named for Union Furnace, which was producing iron from 1742 until the 1780s. The name "Union" was chosen over the alternative "Rockhill", which was a community at the southern end of the township.
Union Furnace and its forge produced cannonballs for the Revolutionary War and shoes for horses and oxen, as well as farm implements. Farms and fields were established in areas where trees were felled to provide fuel for the furnace. A farm community developed, together with basket making and tanning industries.
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Union Township 21st in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.
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Living in Union
- Median household income
- $137,568
- Median home value
- $416,600
- Median rent
- $1,625/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Union had 6,507 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,507 |
|---|---|
| Density | 347 per sq mi (134 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Union at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 6,507 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.77 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.86 sq mi (4.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6314° N, 74.9641° W |
| ZIP codes | 08809, 08827 |
| Official website | uniontownship.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401974420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Union
- Clinton2.6 mi E
- Bethlehem3.4 mi NW
- Annandale4.1 mi E
- Alexandria4.2 mi SW
- Franklin4.6 mi S
- High Bridge4.7 mi NE
- Glen Gardner4.9 mi N
- Hampton5.1 mi N
- Asbury5.2 mi NW
- Bloomsbury6.1 mi W
- Raritan6.8 mi SE
- Lebanon6.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Union
What county is Union in?
Union is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Union, NJ?
6,507 people lived in Union at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Union, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08809. Other ZIP codes: 08827.
What is the elevation of Union?
407 feet (124 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Union?
Clinton (2.6 mi), Bethlehem (3.4 mi), Annandale (4.1 mi), Alexandria (4.2 mi), Franklin (4.6 mi).
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