Fairfield, New Jersey
Fairfield: township in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
About
Fairfield is a township located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,466 and a population density of 170 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,459 inhabitants.
The township was created 329 years ago in 1696.
Quick Facts about Fairfield
| Population | 7,459 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Essex County |
| Different from | Fairfield Township |
| Area | 43.95 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8837,-74.3060 |
| Altitude | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1697 (329 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:53:13 (23rd September 2026) |
| Postal code | 07004 |
| Density | 170 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fairfield is located at 40°53'1"N 74°18'22"W (40.8837100, -74.3059800). It has 2 neighbors: City of Bridgeton and Millville.
Fairfield map
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Weather
Partly sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fairfield decreased by 0.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,466 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,486 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,473 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,482 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,493 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,497 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,502 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,497 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,489 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,474 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,459 | -0.2% | estimation process |
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People born in Fairfield (1)
American baseball player Harold Gould was born in Fairfield
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fairfield, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183725 | Fortis Institute-Wayne | Wayne (NJ) | 07470 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Post Office | Fairfield (NJ) | 07004 |
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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 |
| Belleville | 36,446 | Township in New Jersey |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Fairfield distances to largest New Jersey cities