Linden, New Jersey

Linden: A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Linden is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Linden Historical Society and the Linden Arts Council.

About

Linden is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,499 and a population density of 1,371 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 42,076 inhabitants.

The city was created 99 years ago in 1924.

Linden locator map
Location of Linden on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Linden

Population : 42,076 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Union County
Different from : Lindenwold
Postal code : 07036
Phone Area Codes : 908
Area : 29.54 km2
Altitude : 16 feet / 5 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1925 (99 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 21:29:56 (21st December 2024)
Density : 1,424 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 3.75% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Linden is located at 40°37'19"N 74°14'41"W (40.6220500, -74.2445900). It has 7 neighbors: Carteret, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Rahway, Roselle and Staten Island.

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Linden has 7 neighbours.

  • Carteret borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
  • Clark township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
  • Cranford township of New Jersey
  • Elizabeth The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in central New Jersey. Elizabeth is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elizabethport Historical Society and the Elizabethtown Museum of History.
  • Rahway city in Union County, New Jersey
  • Roselle borough in New Jersey, USA
  • Staten Island The fifth most populous borough of New York City. It is located on the southern tip of the island of Manhattan. Staten Island is known for its ferry service to Manhattan, its green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Staten Island Zoo and the Staten Island Museum.

Demographics

The population of Linden increased by 3.75% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 40,499 - census
2011 40,694 0.48% estimation process
2012 40,834 0.34% estimation process
2013 41,056 0.54% estimation process
2014 41,336 0.68% estimation process
2015 41,612 0.66% estimation process
2016 42,257 1.53% estimation process
2017 42,370 0.27% estimation process
2018 42,425 0.13% estimation process
2019 42,361 -0.15% estimation process
2020 42,076 -0.68% estimation process

Linden zip code is 07036. County name: Union, County fips: 34039

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People born in Linden (16)

People born in Linden, including basketball player Tamecka Dixon, photographer Eli Reed, actress Pat Stevens, .

List

  • Ed Naha (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1950
  • Mike Nardi (American basketball player) he was born in 30/01/1985
  • Muhammad Wilkerson (American football player, defensive lineman) he was born in 22/10/1989
  • Carolyn Dorin-Ballard (American ten-pin bowler) she was born in 01/01/1964
  • Eddie Kasko (American baseball player) he was born in 27/06/1932
  • Steve White (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1946
  • Robert Zarinsky (American murderer) he was born in 02/09/1940
  • Tiffany Andrade (New Jersey beauty queen) she was born in 11/07/1985
  • Derek Armstead (politician)
  • George Hudak (American politician) he was born in 10/03/1935
  • Kimberly Quaid de Cordon (professor of medical and molecular genetics) she was born in 25/10/1955
  • Mike Pringley (American football defensive end) he was born in 22/05/1976
  • Ernest Burch he was born in 28/07/1923

Schools in Linden

College & universities near Linden, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
185262 Kean University Union (NJ) 07083

Stations (20)

Amtrak & bus stations near Linden, NJ

Code Name Address Type
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
NBK New Brunswick station French and Albany Streets RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL

Post offices near Linden

Post Office Name City ZIP
Grassell Post Office Linden (NJ) 07036

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  • Linden , Texas city in Cass County, Texas, USA with a population of 1,888 people.
  • Linden , Alabama town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA with a population of 1,853 people.
  • Linden , Tennessee town in Tennessee, United States with a population of 964 people.
  • Linden , Wisconsin village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 841 people.
  • Linden , Indiana human settlement in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 767 people.
  • Linden , Minnesota human settlement in United States of America with a population of 286 people.
  • Linden , Iowa town in Dallas County, Iowa, USA with a population of 214 people.
  • Linden , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 134 people.

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.
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
Kenilworth 8,153 Town in New Jersey

Distance to Other Cities

Linden distances to largest New Jersey cities