Map of Port Reading CDP

Port Reading is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 U.S. census, Port Reading’s population was 3,728.

Port Reading CDP overview:
Name:	Port Reading CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	New Jersey
County:	Middlesex County
Elevation:	13 ft (4 m)
Total Area:	2.20 sq mi (5.70 km²)
Land Area:	1.98 sq mi (5.12 km²)
Water Area:	0.23 sq mi (0.59 km²) 22.61%
Total Population:	3,921
Population Density:	1,984.31/sq mi (766.05/km²)
ZIP code:	07064
Area code:	732/848
FIPS code:	3460540
GNISfeature ID:	02389698

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History

Port Reading was built in the late 19th century by the Reading Railroad of Pennsylvania to serve their shipping needs, especially coal from the Pennsylvania anthracite coal fields. In 1892 Port Reading was connected to the Reading Railroad system via a new branch line from Port Reading Junction near Bound Brook, New Jersey, known as the Port Reading Secondary. The Port Reading Refinery was located in the district.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Port Reading had a total area of 2.898 square miles (7.506 km), including 2.243 square miles (5.809 km) of land and 0.655 square miles (1.697 km) of water (22.61%).

Port Reading lies along the Arthur Kill waterway that separates New Jersey from Staten Island, New York.