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.

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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
Latitude & Longitude 40.7012,-74.2302
Altitude 82 feet / 25 meters
Establishment April 29, 1913 (112 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 19:18:46 (22nd April 2026)
Density 7,911 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 2% (2010-2020)
Weather 65℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Woodruff House At Hillside Historical Society image
Woodruff House At Hillside Historical Society image

Geography

Hillside is located at 40°42'4"N 74°13'49"W (40.7012100, -74.2301500).

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Weather

65°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 mph SE Wednesday

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Official website of Hillside

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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
Hillside zip code is 07205. County name: Union, County fips: 34039
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274 Hillside Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205, United States View details

Phone: +19739262219

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Hillside, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
184506 Empire Beauty School-Union Union (NJ) 07083

Nearby Transit Stations (21)

Rail and bus stations connected to Hillside, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to Hillside.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Industrial Hillsid Post Office Hillside (NJ) 07205

Other places with the same name (3)

  • 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