Linden New Jersey Map

About Linden, New Jersey

Linden is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 44,192. The population density is 1575.6 people per km². Linden is located at 40.6220°N, 74.2446°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24459.

Linden, New Jersey, exhales the humid breath of the Atlantic coast, its landscape a low-lying canvas where the earth gives way to a network of tidal marshes and slow-moving waterways. It lies 2.0 miles east-north-east of Rahway, NJ (from Rahway, NJ: bearing 61°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south-east of Union County. The air, thick with the scent of salt and distant industry, often carries the cry of gulls wheeling overhead, their forms sharp against the vast, often overcast sky. Here, the terrain is largely flat, a subtle undulation giving way to broad expanses of green, interspersed with the practical geometry of residential blocks and commercial thoroughfares. The light at dusk, when it finally pierces the haze, casts a soft, diffused glow across the asphalt and the weathered shingles, lending a quiet dignity to the everyday. The history of Linden is deeply entwined with the industrial dynamism of the region, a story told in the sturdy brick of its older factories and the enduring spirit of its working-class communities. Once a significant hub for oil refining and chemical manufacturing, the echoes of that robust economic past still resonate, even as the landscape begins to adapt and diversify. The presence of the Elizabeth River and the Arthur Kill provides a constant reminder of the waterways that have shaped its commerce and connectivity, their dark waters reflecting the changing skies. Linden’s character is one of resilience, a place where generations have built lives and livelihoods, leaving their mark on its streets and its identity, a testament to the persistent hum of human endeavor.

About This Linden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Linden, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.622048, -74.24459. 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 Linden and Union County.

Detailed location data for Linden includes the ZIP code (07036), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Union County (Elizabeth), and school district assignment (Linden City 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 Linden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.