Rutherford, New Jersey

Coordinates: 40°49′13″N 74°06′22″W / 40.820314°N 74.106041°W / 40.820314; -74.106041
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Rutherford, New Jersey
The ‘Welcome to Rutherford’ sign
The ‘Welcome to Rutherford’ sign
Nickname(s): 
"Borough of Trees",[1][2]
"First Borough of Bergen County"[3]
Location of Rutherford in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Location of Rutherford in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Census Bureau map of Rutherford, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Rutherford, New Jersey
Rutherford is located in Bergen County, New Jersey
Rutherford
Rutherford
Location in Bergen County
Rutherford is located in New Jersey
Rutherford
Rutherford
Location in New Jersey
Rutherford is located in the United States
Rutherford
Rutherford
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°49′13″N 74°06′22″W / 40.820314°N 74.106041°W / 40.820314; -74.106041[4][5]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyBergen
IncorporatedSeptember 21, 1881
Named forJohn Rutherfurd
Government
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyMayor and Council
Area
 • Total2.89 sq mi (7.49 km2)
 • Land2.78 sq mi (7.20 km2)
 • Water0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)  3.88%
 • Rank342nd of 565 in state
29th of 70 in county[4]
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population
 • Total18,834
 • Rank146th of 565 in state
16th of 70 in county[11]
 • Density6,772.4/sq mi (2,614.8/km2)
  • Rank72nd of 565 in state
22nd of 70 in county[11]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
Area code(s)201[14]
FIPS code3400365280[4][15][16]
GNIS feature ID0885383[4][17]
Websitewww.rutherfordboronj.com

Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 18,834.[9]

References[change | change source]

  1. O'Keefe, Daniel. "Fall colors may not be so bright", South Bergenite, October 7, 2010. Accessed February 2, 2012. "True to its name, the Borough of Trees is one of the better places in the South Bergen area to observe the change of seasons. For most people the two seasons that rival for favorite are autumn and spring: spring has all the pinks, whites and startling greens that appear after long months of cold, dead winter, but autumn has the brilliant oranges, reds and yellows of trees as they slowly start to shed their leaves in preparation for the lean months ahead.... New Jersey certified tree expert Bill Comery, who works part-time for Rutherford, said that means trouble for trees not just in the near future but for years to come."
  2. Kuperinsky, Amy. "'The Jewel of the Meadowlands'?: N.J.'s best, worst and weirdest town slogans", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, January 22, 2015. Accessed July 12, 2016. "Rutherford, while accessible through bustling Route 17, is 'The Borough of Trees' because of tall trees that form canopies over its residential streets."
  3. History of Rutherford, Rutherford Downtown Partnership. Accessed July 12, 2016. "Rutherford, incorporated in 1881, was the first borough of Bergen County"
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 1, 2020.
  5. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  6. 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 154.
  7. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  8. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Rutherford, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 11, 2013.
  9. 9.0 9.1 QuickFacts Rutherford borough, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 2, 2023.
  10. Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.
  11. 11.0 11.1 Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  12. Look Up a ZIP Code for Rutherford, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed August 30, 2011.
  13. Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed August 19, 2013.
  14. Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Rutherford, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed August 29, 2013.
  15. U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  16. Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.
  17. US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.