Antenna structures in Essex County, New Jersey
At a glance
Essex County, New Jersey has 170 FCC-registered antenna structures, 67 of them marked constructed. That is the largest count among the 21 New Jersey counties with registrations, and 9.2% of the state's 1,851. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1044317 near Newark at 136 m (446 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Essex County compare with the rest of New Jersey?
With 170 registrations, Essex County ranks first of 21 counties in New Jersey. The average registered overall height here is 33 m, about 39% below the New Jersey average of 54 m. The tallest standing structure, at 136 m, is about 4.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Essex County?
The most common filed structure type in Essex County is utility pole (code UPOLE), with 61 registrations (35.9%). It is followed by tower (27) and pole (23). In all, 14 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 67 constructed, 50 dismantled, 38 canceled, 13 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Essex County?
Mobilitie, LLC holds the most registrations in Essex County, with 63 of the 170. The next largest are T-Mobile Northeast LLC (18), T-Mobile Northeast LLC (11) and American Towers LLC (6). 31 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Essex County have registered structures?
Registrations in Essex County list 22 different city or place names. The most frequent are Newark (106), West Orange (8), Fairfield (7), East Orange (6) and West Caldwell (6).
Every registration
All 170 structures in Essex County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark · 1044317 | 136 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Newark · 1213355 | 134 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 3 | Newark · 1044537 | 133 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | West Orange · 1239387 | 119 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | West Orange · 1060205 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | West Orange · 1044630 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Newark · 1201482 | 97 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 8 | West Orange · 1044879 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | West Orange · 1253496 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 10 | Newark · 1045843 | 85 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 11 | South Orange · 1247641 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Bloomfiled · 1256639 | 76 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 13 | Newark · 1303055 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Bloomfield · 1058137 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 15 | West Orange · 1056253 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | West Orange · 1046913 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | West Orange · 1045804 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Verona · 1054286 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Essex Falls · 1239274 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 20 | Belleville · 1271178 | 54 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 21 | Belleville · 1271197 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | East Orange · 1052873 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Fairfield · 1220686 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | West Caldwell · 1272642 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 25 | Livingston · 1285753 | 49 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | West Caldwell · 1249265 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 27 | North Caldwell · 1287035 | 47 m | Monopole | Dismantled |
| 28 | Cedar Grove · 1287823 | 47 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | West Caldwell · 1333839 | 46 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | North Caldwell · 1249373 | 46 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 31 | Bloomfield · 1277611 | 45 m | Building with antenna | Canceled |
| 32 | West Caldwell · 1278288 | 45 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 33 | Fairfield · 1257357 | 45 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Newark · 1052872 | 44 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 35 | Livingston · 1298194 | 44 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Constructed |
| 36 | Livingston · 1300824 | 44 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Cedar Grove · 1044685 | 44 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 38 | Lincoln Park · 1210814 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Fairfield · 1278486 | 43 m | Tank | Canceled |
| 40 | Roseland · 1255209 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Newark · 1251555 | 42 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 42 | Montclair · 1289031 | 41 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Essex Fells · 1290504 | 41 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 44 | Fairfield · 1013128 | 41 m | Tank | Terminated |
| 45 | North Caldwell · 1278380 | 40 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 46 | Fairfield · 1239299 | 40 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 47 | Newark · 1328515 | 40 m | Building with antenna | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 48 | Newark · 1308052 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Roseland · 1243483 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 50 | Verona · 1296497 | 38 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 51 | Essex Fells · 1251179 | 38 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 52 | Newark · 1302216 | 38 m | Utility pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 53 | Newark · 1281448 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | East Orange · 1242608 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 55 | Cedar Grove · 1247203 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 56 | Newark · 1242993 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 57 | West Caldwell · 1287354 | 35 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 58 | West Caldwell · 1294739 | 35 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 59 | Maplewood · 1312089 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 60 | North Caldwell · 1207605 | 34 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 61 | East Orange · 1242613 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 62 | Belleville · 1273268 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 63 | Irvington · 1251410 | 33 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 64 | Bloomfield · 1058138 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 65 | Newark · 1320704 | 32 m | Building | Constructed |
| 66 | Newark · 1255520 | 32 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 67 | Livingston · 1271343 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Newark · 1233269 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 69 | Newark · 1272948 | 31 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 70 | East Orange · 1274490 | 31 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 71 | Newark · 1313405 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 72 | Port Newark · 1239094 | 30 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 73 | Newark · 1305277 | 30 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 74 | Newark · 1328967 | 29 m | Building with antenna | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 75 | Irvington · 1242669 | 29 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 76 | Newark · 1273264 | 28 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 77 | Newark · 1221069 | 27 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 78 | Irvington · 1323961 | 27 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 79 | Newark · 1258660 | 26 m | Building | Constructed |
| 80 | Roseland · 1063857 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 81 | Newark · 1305334 | 25 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 82 | East Orange · 1286129 | 25 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 83 | Newark · 1241698 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 84 | East Orange · 1252437 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 85 | Newark · 1292950 | 24 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 86 | Newark · 1305278 | 24 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 87 | Newark · 1329263 | 24 m | Building with antenna | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 88 | Newark · 1331327 | 24 m | Building with antenna | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 89 | Belleville · 1006545 | 23 m | Monopole | Dismantled |
| 90 | Bloomfield · 1271284 | 23 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 91 | Newark · 1258659 | 22 m | Building | Constructed |
| 92 | Fairfield · 1251668 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 93 | Newark · 1280074 | 21 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 94 | Newark · 1254511 | 20 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 95 | Newark · 1305241 | 20 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 96 | Newark · 1260369 | 19 m | Building | Constructed |
| 97 | Newark · 1305237 | 19 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 98 | Newark · 1305239 | 19 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 99 | Newark · 1305327 | 19 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 100 | Newark · 1305403 | 19 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 101 | Newark · 1228941 | 19 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 102 | Newark · 1230734 | 18 m | Building with antenna | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 103 | Newark · 1325407 | 17 m | Sign or billboard | Constructed |
| 104 | Newark · 1280559 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 105 | Newark · 1271168 | 17 m | Pipe | Constructed |
| 106 | Newark · 1303576 | 17 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 107 | Newark · 1303660 | 17 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 108 | Newark · 1303688 | 17 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 109 | Newark · 1304053 | 17 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 110 | Newark · 1304096 | 17 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 111 | Newark · 1304132 | 17 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 112 | Newark · 1304157 | 17 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 113 | Newark · 1305338 | 17 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 114 | Newark · 1305645 | 17 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 115 | Newark · 1303402 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 116 | Newark · 1303575 | 16 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 117 | Newark · 1303670 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 118 | Newark · 1303735 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 119 | Newark · 1303824 | 16 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 120 | Newark · 1303845 | 16 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 121 | Newark · 1304054 | 16 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 122 | Newark · 1304094 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 123 | Newark · 1304156 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 124 | Newark · 1304589 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 125 | Newark · 1305243 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 126 | Newark · 1306736 | 16 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 127 | Newark · 1208705 | 16 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 128 | Newark · 1272309 | 16 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 129 | Newark · 1305238 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 130 | New · 1305248 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 131 | Newark · 1305317 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 132 | Newark · 1305329 | 16 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 133 | Newark · 1305404 | 16 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 134 | Newark · 1273293 | 16 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 135 | Newark · 1304097 | 16 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 136 | Newark · 1310798 | 15 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 137 | Fairfield · 1237185 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 138 | Newark · 1305551 | 15 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 139 | Newark · 1306738 | 15 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 140 | Newark · 1308544 | 15 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 141 | Newark · 1309163 | 15 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 142 | Newark · 1063369 | 15 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 143 | Newark · 1304037 | 15 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 144 | Newark · 1304095 | 15 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 145 | Newark · 1305333 | 15 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 146 | Newark · 1304584 | 14 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 147 | Newark · 1304585 | 14 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 148 | Newark · 1304617 | 14 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 149 | Newark · 1305041 | 14 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 150 | Newark · 1305313 | 14 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 151 | Newark · 1305331 | 14 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 152 | Newark · 1303669 | 14 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 153 | Newark · 1305119 | 14 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 154 | Newark · 1303899 | 14 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 155 | Newark · 1304498 | 13 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 156 | Newark · 1305332 | 13 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 157 | Newark · 1306391 | 13 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 158 | Newark · 1306392 | 13 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 159 | Newark · 1224959 | 13 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 160 | Newark · 1285591 | 13 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 161 | Newark · 1304093 | 12 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 162 | Newark · 1304342 | 12 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 163 | Newark · 1305233 | 12 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 164 | Newark · 1305234 | 12 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 165 | Newark · 1306390 | 12 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 166 | Newark · 1303693 | 12 m | Utility pole | Canceled |
| 167 | Newark · 1304569 | 12 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 168 | Newark · 1305231 | 10 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 169 | Newark · 1278033 | 9 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 170 | Newark · 1278034 | 9 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Essex County, NJ?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 170 registered antenna structures in Essex County, New Jersey, 67 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Essex County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Essex County is registration 1044317, a building tower near Newark at 136 m (446 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Essex County?
Mobilitie, LLC holds the most registrations in Essex County (63), followed by T-Mobile Northeast LLC (18).
What kind of towers are in Essex County?
Utility pole is the most common filed type (61 of 170 registrations), then tower (27).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Essex County, New Jersey”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-jersey/county/essex-county (data as of October 13, 2026).