Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Berkeley Heights: township in Union County, New Jersey
About
Berkeley Heights is a township located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,183 and a population density of 2,104 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,313 inhabitants.
The township was created 216 years ago in 1809.
Quick Facts about Berkeley Heights
| Population | 13,313 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Union County |
| Postal code | 07922 |
| Phone Area Codes | 908 |
| Area | 6.27 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6834,-74.4427 |
| Altitude | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Establishment | November 08, 1809 (216 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:18:57 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,125 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.98% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Berkeley Heights is located at 40°41'0"N 74°26'34"W (40.6834300, -74.4426500). It has 6 neighbors: Long Hill, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, City of Summit, Warren Township and Watchung.
Berkeley Heights map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Berkeley Heights
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Berkeley Heights increased by 0.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,183 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,196 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,240 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,296 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,353 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,360 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,438 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,434 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,470 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,363 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,313 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Berkeley Heights
1The Deserted Village
9 Cataract Hollow Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, United States View details
Phone: +19085274000 | Website available
2Snyder Ave Park
240 Snyder Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, United States View details
Phone: +19084640550 | Website available
3Passaic River Park
57 Delmore Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, United States View details
Phone: +19085274000 | Website available
4Littell-Lord Farmhouse Museum
31 Horseshoe Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Berkeley Heights
1Berkeley Heights Town Hall
29 Park Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 View details
Phone: +19084642700 | Website available
People born in Berkeley Heights (5)
People born in Berkeley Heights, including NPR personality, host of "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" Peter Sagal, writer Scott M. Gimple, novelist, playwright Bertha Runkle, .
More notable people
- Jerry Ragonese (American lacrosse player) he was born in 21/08/1986
- Juliette Reilly she was born in 08/09/1993
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Berkeley Heights, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383279 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Berkeley Heights, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | 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 Berkeley Heights.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Heigh Post Office | Berkeley Heights (NJ) | 07922 |
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 |
| Kenilworth | 8,153 | Town in New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Berkeley Heights distances to largest New Jersey cities