Fanwood, New Jersey
Fanwood: Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States
About
Fanwood is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,318 and a population density of 2,109 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,722 inhabitants.
The city was created 129 years ago in 1895.
Quick Facts about Fanwood
| Population : | 7,722 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 07023 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 908 |
| Area : | 3.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 157 feet / 48 meters |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1895 (129 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:09:41 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 2,226 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fanwood is located at 40°38'27"N 74°23'1"W (40.6409400, -74.3834800). It has 2 neighbors: Plainfield and Scotch Plains.
Fanwood map
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- Official Website
Official website of Fanwood
Fanwood has 2 neighbours.
- Plainfield A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the central part of the state. Plainfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Plainfield Historical Museum and the Plainfield Public Library.
- Scotch Plains township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
The population of Fanwood increased by 5.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,318 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,346 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,370 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,415 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,426 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,559 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,653 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,675 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,684 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,697 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,722 | 0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Fanwood (4)
People born in Fanwood, including United States Secretary of the Army Robert T. Stevens, basketball player Derrick Caracter, politician Edith Ajello, .
List
- Eleanor C. Lambertsen (American nurse) she was born in 01/01/1916
Schools in Fanwood
College & universities near Fanwood, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417831 | Union County Vocational Technical School | Scotch Plains (NJ) | 07076 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fanwood, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Fanwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fanwood Post Office | Fanwood (NJ) | 07023 |
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 128,382 | The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Elizabethport | 124,969 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Union | 67,137 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Plainfield | 50,011 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Linden | 42,076 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Rahway | 29,832 | City in Union County, New Jersey |
| Westfield | 29,238 | Town in Union County, New Jersey |
| Scotch Plains | 24,138 | Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cranford | 24,028 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hillside | 21,841 | Township of New Jersey |
| Summit | 21,812 | City in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle | 21,689 | Borough in New Jersey, USA |
| Clark | 15,837 | Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| New Providence | 13,994 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle Park | 13,510 | Borough in Union County, New Jersey |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,313 | Township in Union County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Fanwood distances to largest New Jersey cities
