Carlstadt New Jersey Map

About Carlstadt, New Jersey

Carlstadt is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,378. The population density is 620.5 people per km². Carlstadt is located at 40.8404°N, 74.0907°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Carlstadt rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and human endeavor. It lies 2.3 miles east-south-east of Passaic, NJ (from Passaic, NJ: bearing 120°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of New York. The terrain here is generally flat, a low-lying expanse that feels perpetually close to the Hackensack River and the marshes that once defined its edges. The air, especially after a rain, carries a damp, earthy scent, a reminder of the wetlands that still hold their ground in pockets. The sky over Carlstadt can be vast and indifferent, particularly on a clear afternoon when the sun casts long, sharp shadows from the industrial buildings and modest homes, giving the commonplace a temporary, almost geometric beauty. The streets are laid out in a sensible grid, a practical geometry that speaks of foresight and order, where the predictable hum of traffic is a constant, low-frequency song. The history of Carlstadt is a story of pragmatic settlement and industrial growth, a place where commerce has always been a driving force. Originally farmland, the land was transformed by industries drawn to its proximity to waterways and transportation routes, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of manufacturing facilities that still punctuate the skyline. This has fostered a local economy built on hard work and tangible production, a character reflected in the straightforward nature of its residents. While Carlstadt might not boast grand historical monuments, its distinctiveness lies in this unpretentious dedication to industry and the steady, quiet rhythm of daily life that unfolds across its well-trodden streets.

About This Carlstadt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carlstadt, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.840378, -74.090697. 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 Carlstadt and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Carlstadt includes the ZIP code (07072), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Carlstadt Borough 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 Carlstadt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.