Belleville, New Jersey

Belleville: township in New Jersey

About

Belleville is a township located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 35,926 and a population density of 10,570 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,446 inhabitants.

The township was created 187 years ago in 1838.

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Quick Facts about Belleville

Population 36,446 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New Jersey (United States)
County Essex County
Different from Belleville, Belleville
Postal code 07109
Phone Area Codes 973
Area 3.4 km2
Latitude & Longitude 40.7937,-74.1501
Official language English
Altitude 36 feet / 11 meters
Establishment January 01, 1839 (187 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 01:28:31 (18th April 2026)
Density 10,723 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 1.43% (2010-2020)
Weather 70℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
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Geography

Belleville is located at 40°47'37"N 74°9'1"W (40.7937100, -74.1501400). It has 6 neighbors: Bloomfield, Brick, Deal, Kearny, North Arlington and Nutley.

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Weather

70°F
Partly Sunny
3 to 9 mph E Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

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Official website of Belleville

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Demographics

The population of Belleville increased by 1.43% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 35,926 - census
2011 35,919 -0.02% estimation process
2012 35,849 -0.2% estimation process
2013 35,879 0.08% estimation process
2014 35,923 0.12% estimation process
2015 35,950 0.08% estimation process
2016 35,980 0.08% estimation process
2017 35,940 -0.11% estimation process
2018 36,542 1.65% estimation process
2019 36,497 -0.12% estimation process
2020 36,446 -0.14% estimation process
Belleville zip code is 07109. County name: Essex, County fips: 34013
Second River

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People born in Belleville (44)

People born in Belleville, including journalist Roxana Saberi, writer Frances Goodrich, athletics competitor Platt Adams, .

More notable people

  • Frank Iero (American musician) he was born in 31/10/1981
  • Tony Meola (American soccer player) he was born in 21/02/1969
  • Liam O'Brien (American voice actor) he was born in 28/05/1976
  • Herbert W. Taylor (1869-1931, American Republican Party politician) he was born in 19/02/1869
  • Timothy Adams (American soap opera actor) he was born in 04/08/1967
  • Daniel Henry Rucker (military officer) he was born in 28/04/1812
  • John Giner Muñoz (sportsman) he was born in 28/04/1967
  • Michael Aloysius Devaney (American steeplechase and middle-distance runner) he was born in 06/06/1891
  • Tommy DeVito (American musician) he was born in 19/06/1928
  • Andrew E. Svenson (American writer of children's novels in Stratemeyer Syndicate adventure and mystery series) he was born in 08/05/1910
  • Bill Pitman (American guitarist) he was born in 12/02/1920
  • Creighton Gubanich (American baseball player) he was born in 27/03/1972
  • David Grant (American football player) he was born in 17/09/1965
  • Dennis Diken (American DJ and record producer) he was born in 25/02/1957
  • George Hrab (Musician, songwriter, podcaster) he was born in 08/06/1971
  • Hugh MacDonald (American soccer player) he was born in 28/04/1985
  • James Wallwork (New Jersey State Senator) he was born in 17/09/1930
  • Jim Apple (American football player (1938-1985)) he was born in 14/07/1938

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Belleville, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
448354 Eastern International College-Belleville Belleville (NJ) 07109

Nearby Transit Stations (16)

Rail and bus stations connected to Belleville, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL
YNY Yonkers station 5 Buena Vista Ave. RAIL
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Belleville.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bellevill Post Office Belleville (NJ) 07109

Other places with the same name (5)

Other cities in Essex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Newark 282,520 The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
East Orange 64,630 The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Irvington 54,226 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Bloomfield 49,810 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
West Orange 47,473 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Montclair 38,509 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Livingston 30,397 Township in New Jersey, United States
Orange 30,134 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Nutley 28,457 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Maplewood 25,985 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
South Orange 17,295 Town in Essex County, New Jersey
Verona 13,637 Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Clinton 12,881 Town in New Jersey, United States
Cedar Grove 12,457 Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Caldwell 7,943 Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA
Glen Ridge 7,570 Town in New Jersey

Distance to Other Cities

Belleville distances to largest New Jersey cities