Edison, New Jersey
Edison: township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
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Edison is a township located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 99,967 and a population density of 1,260 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 98,721 inhabitants.
The township was created 375 years ago in 1650.
Quick Facts about Edison
| Population | 98,721 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area | 79.35 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5187,-74.4121 |
| Altitude | 115 feet / 35 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1651 (375 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:31:39 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 08817 |
| Density | 1,244 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Edison is located at 40°31'7"N 74°24'44"W (40.5187200, -74.4121000). It has 10 neighbors: Highland Park, Clark, East Brunswick, Metuchen, New Brunswick, Piscataway, Plainfield, Sayreville, Scotch Plains and South Plainfield.
Edison map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Edison decreased by 1.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99,967 | - | census |
| 2011 | 100,577 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 100,900 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 100,921 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 101,054 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 100,948 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 100,631 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 100,605 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 100,287 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 99,758 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 98,721 | -1.05% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Edison
1Roosevelt Park
151 Parsonage Rd, Edison, NJ 08837, United States View details
Phone: +17327453900 | Website available
2Revolution Action Park
76 Carter Dr, Edison, NJ 08817, United States View details
Phone: +17329977552 | Website available
3Papaianni Park
100 Municipal Blvd, Edison, NJ 08817, United States View details
4Monster Mini Golf
775 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, United States View details
Phone: +17322484400 | Website available
5Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
37 Christie St, Edison, NJ 08820, United States View details
Phone: +17325493299 | Website available
Where to Eat in Edison
1Topgolf
1013 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, United States View details
Phone: +17323744097 | Website available
2Rainforest Cafe
520 Menlo Park Dr, Edison, NJ 08837, United States View details
Phone: +17324520011 | Website available
3Outback Steakhouse
481 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, United States View details
Phone: +17328190990 | Website available
4Chuck E. Cheese
1120 Rte 1 North, Edison, NJ 08817, United States View details
Phone: +17326030929 | Website available
5Burger King
260 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817, United States View details
Phone: +17329792151 | Website available
Where to Stay in Edison
1Red Roof Inn Edison
860 New Durham Rd, Edison, NJ 08817, United States View details
Phone: +17322489300 | Website available
2Beauty Rest Motel
520 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, United States View details
Phone: +17329853222 | Website available
People born in Edison (39)
People born in Edison, including football player, offensive lineman Chris Snee, musician David Bryan, poker player Tom Dwan, .
More notable people
- Mike Vallely (American skateboarder and singer) he was born in 29/06/1970
- Ken Cuccinelli (American politician) he was born in 30/07/1968
- Thomas Alva Edison Jr. (American inventor) he was born in 10/01/1876
- Erison Hurtault (Dominica sprinter) he was born in 29/12/1984
- Joel Stein (American journalist) he was born in 23/07/1971
- Billy Cook (American actor (1928-1981)) he was born in 13/10/1928
- Chris Ackerman (American actor) he was born in 16/05/1978
- Jeremy Zuttah (American footballer) he was born in 01/06/1986
- Jim Rose (sports journalist) he was born in 05/07/1953
- Jim Stoops (American baseball player) he was born in 30/06/1972
- Katherine Polk Failla (United States District Judge) she was born in 01/01/1969
- Keith Rabois (American businessman) he was born in 17/03/1969
- Khalid Latif (Imam for NYPD and NYU)
- Rich Clementi (American martial artist) he was born in 31/03/1977
- Rick Stromoski (American cartoonist) he was born in 25/12/1958
- Steven Fulop (United States Marine and mayor of Jersey City) he was born in 28/02/1977
- Victor Mitchell (American politician) he was born in 12/12/1965
- Anthony Seratelli (American baseball player) he was born in 27/02/1983
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Edison, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 384421 | Rabbi Jacob Joseph School | Edison (NJ) | 08817-4494 |
| 436003 | Central Career Institute LLC | South Plainfield (NJ) | 07080-2408 |
| 184427 | Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield | South Plainfield (NJ) | 07080-2424 |
| 185536 | Middlesex County College | Edison (NJ) | 08818-3050 |
| 185758 | New Brunswick Theological Seminary | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901-1107 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Edison, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Edison.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kilmer Post Office | Edison (NJ) | 08899 |
| Edison Post Office | Edison (NJ) | 08817 |
| Nixon Post Office | Edison (NJ) | 08817 |
| Highland Park Post Office | Highland Park (NJ) | 08904 |
| New Brunswick Post Office | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Edison, Georgia city in Calhoun County, Georgia, USA with a population of 1,407 people.
- Edison, Ohio human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 444 people.
- Edison, Nebraska village in the United States with a population of 123 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Piscataway | 57,164 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Perth Amboy | 51,309 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 19,229 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Avenel | 17,011 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Edison distances to largest New Jersey cities