South River, New Jersey
South River is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with an estimated population of 15,931 in 2023. It sits at 40.4457, -74.3785 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | South River |
| Type | borough |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 15,931 |
| Land area | 2.79 sq mi (7.21 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.4457, -74.3785 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 08882 |
ZIP codes and area codes for South River
South River covers 1 ZIP code: 08882. Browse all ZIP codes in New Jersey for the full list.
Where is South River?
South River is located in New Jersey, in Middlesex County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Milltown 5 km · NJSayreville 5 km · NJSpotswood 6 km · NJNew Brunswick 7 km · NJHighland Park 7 km · NJHelmetta 8 km · NJSouth Amboy 10 km · NJMetuchen 11 km · NJ
Other places in Middlesex County
New Brunswick 55,846Perth Amboy 55,249Sayreville 45,496Carteret 25,281South Plainfield 24,131Metuchen 14,977Highland Park 14,959Middlesex 14,461South Amboy 10,237Dunellen 8,176
Frequently asked questions
What county is South River, NJ in?
South River is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of South River, NJ?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 15,931.
What time zone is South River in?
South River is in the America/New_York time zone.