South River, New Jersey
South River: borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
About
South River is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,008 and a population density of 2,102 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,624 inhabitants.
The city was created 128 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about South River
| Population | 15,624 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Postal code | 08882 |
| Area | 7.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4465,-74.3860 |
| Altitude | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Establishment | February 28, 1898 (128 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:36:06 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,052 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
South River is located at 40°26'47"N 74°23'10"W (40.4464900, -74.3859800). It has 2 neighbors: East Brunswick and Sayreville.
South River map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of South River decreased by 2.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,008 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,091 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,128 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,121 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,145 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,131 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,057 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,034 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,948 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,779 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,624 | -0.99% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in South River
1South River Museum
64 Main St, South River, NJ 08882, United States View details
Phone: +17326133078 | Website available
People born in South River (10)
People born in South River, including novelist Janet Evanovich, composer Alan Howarth, Pro football wide receiver and sportscaster Drew Pearson, .
More notable people
- Stanley Kamel (actor (1943-2008)) he was born in 01/01/1943
- Alex Wojciechowicz (American football player (1915-1992)) he was born in 12/08/1915
- Frank Mula (Television writer) he was born in 10/03/1971
- Joseph Csatari (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1929
- Pete Sivess (American baseball player) he was born in 23/09/1913
- Melbourne MacDowell (American actor (1856-1941)) he was born in 22/11/1856
- Evan Louro (US association football player) he was born in 19/01/1996
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South River, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487852 | American Institute of Alternative Medicine | East Brunswick (NJ) | 08816 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to South River, 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 |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to South River.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South River Post Office | South River (NJ) | 08882 |
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 |
| Edison | 98,721 | Township in Middlesex County, 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
South River distances to largest New Jersey cities