Fairfield Township, Essex County, New Jersey
Fairfield Township is a township in Essex County, New Jersey. About 7,824 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 7,824 ± 317
- County
- Essex County
- School districts
- West Essex Regional School District7–12 · high schoolFairfield Township School DistrictK–6 · elementary
- Land area
- 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $115,980 ± $14,772
- Median home value
- $688,500 ± $61,019
- Water area
- 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²)
- State
- New Jersey
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3401322385
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.882508, -74.304593
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- West Caldwell Township2.5 mi south
- North Caldwell (borough)2.6 mi southeast
- Lincoln Park (borough)2.8 mi north
- Montville Township, Morris County3.5 mi northwest
- Wayne Township, Passaic County5.4 mi northeast
- East Hanover Township, Morris County5.4 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Fairfield Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Essex County, largest first
- Irvington Township60,867 people
- Bloomfield Township53,793 people
- West Orange Township48,585 people
- Montclair Township40,341 people
- Belleville Township38,065 people
- City of Orange Township34,281 people
- Livingston Township31,488 people
- Nutley Township30,012 people
- Maplewood Township25,613 people
- Millburn Township22,145 people
- South Orange Village Township18,474 people
- Verona Township14,545 people
All 14
- Cedar Grove Township13,475 people
- West Caldwell Township10,995 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Essex County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Fairfield Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 7 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 14 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:24 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:33 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:29 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:33 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:19 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:51 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:09 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:18 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 5:39 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:24 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:07 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:37 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:44 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:14 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Essex County or the local office.
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