Kenilworth New Jersey Map

About Kenilworth, New Jersey

Kenilworth is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,401. The population density is 1499.9 people per km². Kenilworth is located at 40.6765°N, 74.2907°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Kenilworth unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle rise and fall of the land, a subtle topography that belies the more dramatic geological forces of ages past. It lies 1.2 miles north of Union County, NJ (from Union County, NJ: bearing 354°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south of Essex. The air here, particularly in the hushed moments before dawn or in the lingering warmth of a summer evening, carries a distinct, earthy sweetness, a fragrance born of damp soil and the chlorophyll of countless leaves. Broadleaf trees, their branches reaching with a quiet insistence towards the sky, create a verdant canopy that softens the edges of the suburban sprawl, lending an air of timeless tranquility to the residential streets. Pockets of marshland, remnants of a wetter past, exhale a damp, rich scent, hinting at the unseen life that thrives in their reedy embrace. The history of Kenilworth is etched not in grand pronouncements but in the quiet persistence of its development, a narrative woven from the threads of industry and community. Originally settled by families drawn to the fertile ground and the promise of a new beginning, Kenilworth found its footing in the early days of manufacturing, its growth spurred by the nearby waterways that powered the early mills. The legacy of those industrious years can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings that punctuate certain older districts, whispering tales of hands that toiled and fortunes made. Today, Kenilworth's economy is a more varied affair, a blend of modern commerce and the enduring spirit of local enterprise, a place where the hum of daily life harmonizes with the echoes of its past.

About This Kenilworth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kenilworth, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.676491, -74.290703. 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 Kenilworth and Union County.

Detailed location data for Kenilworth includes the ZIP code (07033), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Union County (Elizabeth), and school district assignment (Kenilworth Borough 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 Kenilworth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.