Summit, New Jersey
Summit: city in Union County, New Jersey, United States
About
Summit is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,457 and a population density of 1,370 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,812 inhabitants.
The city was created 316 years ago in 1709.
Quick Facts about Summit
| Population | 21,812 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Union County |
| Phone Area Codes | 908 |
| Area | 15.66 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7156,-74.3647 |
| Altitude | 374 feet / 114 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1710 (316 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:59:12 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 07901 |
| Density | 1,393 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Summit is located at 40°42'56"N 74°21'53"W (40.7156200, -74.3646800).
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Weather
69°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
6 to 10 mph SW
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Summit increased by 1.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,457 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,575 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,646 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,793 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,814 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,844 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,903 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,963 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,960 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,897 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,812 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,720 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,399 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -9.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,114 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,402 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 57.7% |
| White only, percent : | 43.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 53.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 43.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 377 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.9% |
Summit zip code is 07901.
County name: Union, County
fips: 34039
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $97,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $894 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $336 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $471 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,645 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 190,030 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,240 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $26,632 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,862 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 36.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 913 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 472 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 315 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 501 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 101 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 692 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 981.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.54 |
Best Things to Do in Summit
1Reeves-Reed Arboretum
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165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901, United States View details
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2Soldiers Memorial Field
Rating: 4.6 (150)
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3Grove Terrace Park
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Where to Eat in Summit
1Starbucks
Rating: 4.1 (277)
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Summit, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187198 | Union County College | Cranford (NJ) | 07016-1528 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Summit, 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 |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Summit.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Summ Post Office | Summit (NJ) | 07901 |
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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 |
| 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
Summit distances to largest New Jersey cities