Rahway New Jersey Map

About Rahway, New Jersey

Rahway is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 30,109. The population density is 2948.0 people per km². Rahway is located at 40.6082°N, 74.2776°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Rahway unfolds along the banks of its namesake river, a place where urban arteries meet the gentle flow of water. It lies 2.0 miles west-south-west of Linden, NJ (from Linden, NJ: bearing 241°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south of Union County. The land here, a low-lying terrain of the coastal plain, is often softened by a humid, temperate air that carries the scent of damp earth and distant industry. Mature trees, their branches reaching skyward like tired arms, line streets that bear the quiet hum of daily comings and goings, a steady pulse beneath the broader rhythm of the region. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, can lend a surprising clarity to the brick facades and weathered storefronts, hinting at a resilience in the very bones of Rahway. This stretch of Union County, long accustomed to the ebb and flow of commerce, bears the imprint of its industrial past, a legacy now evolving into a more diverse economic landscape. The Rahway River, once a vital thoroughfare for mills and factories, now serves as a more placid boundary, reflecting the changing tides of local prosperity. A particular pride, almost a quiet reverence, exists for the area's contributions to the arts and sciences, with notable figures emerging from its streets to shape national conversations. The spirit of Rahway is one of persistent adaptation, a town that has weathered the shifts of industry and society, always finding a way to continue its story along the water's edge.

About This Rahway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rahway, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.608159, -74.277647. 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 Rahway and Union County.

Detailed location data for Rahway includes the ZIP code (07065), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Union County (Elizabeth), and school district assignment (Rahway 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 Rahway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.