Kean University New Jersey Map

About Kean University, New Jersey

Kean University is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,362. The population density is 1321.7 people per km². Kean University is located at 40.6791°N, 74.2314°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7083.

Kean University rises from a gently rolling landscape, its grounds a verdant expanse where the changing seasons paint a subtle, shifting palette. It lies 1.5 miles north-west of Elizabeth, NJ (from Elizabeth, NJ: bearing 314°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-south-west of Bergen. Mature trees, their branches reaching like thoughtful gestures, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and winding pathways, creating pockets of quiet contemplation amidst the hum of academic life. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain crispness, a testament to the temperate climate, and the distant murmur of traffic from the surrounding suburban arteries is a constant, soft counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the murmur of student conversations. The architecture itself, a blend of classic and contemporary, speaks of an institution that respects its past while boldly embracing the future, its buildings catching the light in a way that can, at times, feel almost luminous. The story of Kean University is interwoven with the broader narrative of Union County, a region that has seen its share of industrial ebb and flow, transitioning from its manufacturing roots to a more service-oriented and knowledge-based economy. The university itself, founded in the late 19th century, has grown alongside its community, becoming a vital engine for education and cultural enrichment. Its proximity to major transportation networks has always been a defining characteristic, facilitating the flow of ideas and people, and the surrounding neighborhoods, with their diverse housing stock and local businesses, reflect a long history of settlement and development. While not directly on the coast, the influence of the Atlantic is felt in the very air, a subtle salinity carried on the prevailing winds, a reminder of the larger geographical context that shapes life in this part of New Jersey.

About This Kean University Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kean University, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.6791, -74.2314. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kean University and Union County.

Detailed location data for Kean University includes the ZIP code (07083), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Union County (Elizabeth), and school district assignment (Union Township School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kean University is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.