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 130 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6409,-74.3835 |
| Altitude | 157 feet / 48 meters |
| Establishment | October 02, 1895 (130 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:35:04 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,226 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Fanwood
1Forest Road Park
Forest Road Park, Fanwood, NJ 07023, United States View details
Phone: +19083707092 | Website available
2Fanwood Nature Center
230 North Ave #2, Fanwood, NJ 07023, United States View details
Phone: +19088897791 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- Eleanor C. Lambertsen (American nurse) she was born in 01/01/1916
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fanwood, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417831 | Union County Vocational Technical School | Scotch Plains (NJ) | 07076 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fanwood, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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