Hillside, New Jersey
Hillside: Township of New Jersey
About
Hillside is a township located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,404 and a population density of 7,752 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,841 inhabitants.
The township was created 112 years ago in 1913.
Quick Facts about Hillside
| Population : | 21,841 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 07205 |
| Area : | 2.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 82 feet / 25 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1913 (112 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:54:08 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 7,911 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hillside is located at 40°42'4"N 74°13'49"W (40.7012100, -74.2301500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Hillside
Demographics
The population of Hillside increased by 2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,404 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,557 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,631 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,736 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,781 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,811 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,896 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,972 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,005 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,967 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,841 | -0.58% | estimation process |
Schools in Hillside
College & universities near Hillside, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184506 | Empire Beauty School-Union | Union (NJ) | 07083 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hillside, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Hillside
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Hillsid Post Office | Hillside (NJ) | 07205 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Hillside , New York census-designated place in Ulster County, New York with a population of 24,808 people.
- Hillside , Illinois village in United States of America with a population of 7,785 people.
- Hillside , South Dakota township in Edmunds County, South Dakota with a population of 31 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. |
| 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 |
| 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
Hillside distances to largest New Jersey cities
