Caldwell New Jersey Map

About Caldwell, New Jersey

Caldwell is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,003. The population density is 2916.2 people per km². Caldwell is located at 40.8398°N, 74.2765°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Caldwell rests in a rolling landscape, where the gentle slopes of the Passaic River basin begin to rise towards the more pronounced contours of the Watchung Mountains. It lies 3.2 miles north of Essex, NJ (from Essex, NJ: bearing 349°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-west of Newark. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pines, a subtle perfume that clings to the well-tended lawns and mature trees lining its quiet streets. Oak and maple, their leaves a vibrant emerald in the long daylight of June, cast a dappled shade over sidewalks where children’s laughter often echoes, a sound as clear and bright as the sunlight filtering through the canopy. The houses, a mix of sturdy Colonials and more modern interpretations, seem to settle comfortably into their surroundings, their gables and chimneys a familiar punctuation against the persistent green of the surrounding vegetation. The history of Caldwell is etched into the very character of its neighborhoods, a narrative of industrious beginnings and a steady evolution. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile soil, its early economy was rooted in agriculture, a legacy still hinted at by the occasional venerable barn that stands sentinel amidst more recent developments. Later, the advent of industry, particularly in manufacturing, brought a different kind of energy, shaping the town’s growth and its working-class heritage. Today, Caldwell thrives as a vibrant suburban center, its local economy a complex weave of small businesses, professional services, and the daily commute of its residents to larger metropolitan hubs. It is a place that remembers its past while embracing the present, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of a community that values both its roots and its future.

About This Caldwell Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Caldwell, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Caldwell and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Caldwell includes the ZIP code (07006), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), and school district assignment (Caldwell-West Caldwell School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Caldwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.