Antenna structures in Union County, New Jersey
At a glance
Union County, New Jersey has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, 49 of them marked constructed. That is the 12th-largest count among the 21 New Jersey counties with registrations, and 4.2% of the state's 1,851. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1203303 near Linden at 82 m (270 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Union County compare with the rest of New Jersey?
With 77 registrations, Union County ranks 12th of 21 counties in New Jersey; Essex County leads the state with 170. The average registered overall height here is 40 m, about 26% below the New Jersey average of 54 m. The tallest standing structure, at 82 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Union County?
The most common filed structure type in Union County is monopole (code MTOWER), with 28 registrations (36.4%). It is followed by tower (23) and pole (7). In all, 14 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 49 constructed, 10 canceled, 10 granted (not yet constructed), 5 dismantled and 3 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 Union County?
T-Mobile Northeast LLC holds the most registrations in Union County, with 9 of the 77. The next largest are Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (6), SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC (5) and T-Mobile USA Tower LLC (4). 32 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Union County have registered structures?
Registrations in Union County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Linden (21), Elizabeth (17), Union (9), Hillside (5) and Cranford (4).
Every registration
All 77 structures in Union County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linden · 1330496 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Linden · 1203303 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Linden · 1204173 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 4 | Linden · 1057435 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 5 | Elizabeth · 1222246 | 73 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 6 | Union · 1302133 | 64 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 7 | Summit · 1209426 | 62 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Hillside · 1054297 | 60 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 9 | Hillside · 1058317 | 60 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 10 | Linden · 1047074 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Summit · 1215204 | 54 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Union · 1279728 | 53 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 13 | Cranford · 1256163 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Clark · 1300330 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Scotch Plains · 1330837 | 51 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Union · 1324354 | 50 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Union · 1334162 | 50 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Clark · 1333858 | 48 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Kenilworth · 1273950 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Linden · 1249636 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Union · 1262113 | 47 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Berkley Heights · 1302760 | 46 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Roselle · 1250275 | 44 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 24 | Elizabeth · 1321020 | 44 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 25 | Cranford · 1272345 | 43 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 26 | Roselle · 1242518 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Linden · 1259988 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Roselle · 1210589 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Elizabeth · 1252438 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 30 | Linden · 1052707 | 40 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Springfield · 1276385 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Union · 1256796 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Hillside · 1209455 | 39 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 34 | Linden · 1006539 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Elizabeth · 1241010 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Linden · 1249606 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Scotch Plains · 1295690 | 38 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Constructed |
| 38 | Cranford · 1334735 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Linden · 1034383 | 38 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 40 | Elizabeth · 1247363 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Rahway · 1281922 | 37 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 42 | Elizabeth · 1219772 | 37 m | Building | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 43 | Linden · 1218373 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 44 | Union · 1333818 | 37 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 45 | Linden · 1242643 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 46 | Rahway · 1267293 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 47 | Scotch Plains · 1307497 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Elizabeth · 1244270 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Rahway · 1277287 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 50 | Linden · 1252921 | 33 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Elizabeth · 1052871 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Union · 1323002 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 53 | Elizabeth · 1006553 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | Clark · 1045896 | 32 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 55 | Cranford · 1057568 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 56 | Hillside · 1246442 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Union · 1289715 | 32 m | Pipe | Canceled |
| 58 | Elizabeth · 1237636 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 59 | Elizabeth · 1244250 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 60 | Linden · 1249266 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 61 | Hillsdale · 1297190 | 31 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 62 | Roselle · 1242609 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 63 | Elizabeth · 1277120 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 64 | Elizabeth · 1233210 | 30 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 65 | Hillside · 1254505 | 29 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 66 | Elizabeth · 1242991 | 28 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 67 | Linden · 1048323 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Linden · 1202098 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 69 | Linden · 1220611 | 24 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 70 | Elizabeth · 1321685 | 20 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 71 | Linden · 1201398 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 72 | Newark · 1280621 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 73 | Linden · 1304343 | 15 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 74 | Elizabeth · 1273695 | 14 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 75 | Elizabeth · 1222103 | 11 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 76 | Newark · 1314726 | 10 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 77 | Linden · 1256166 | 9 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Union County, NJ?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 77 registered antenna structures in Union County, New Jersey, 49 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 Union County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Union County is registration 1203303, a lattice tower near Linden at 82 m (270 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Union County?
T-Mobile Northeast LLC holds the most registrations in Union County (9), followed by Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (6).
What kind of towers are in Union County?
Monopole is the most common filed type (28 of 77 registrations), then tower (23).
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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 Union County, New Jersey”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-jersey/county/union-county (data as of October 13, 2026).