Clinton New Jersey Map

About Clinton, New Jersey

Clinton is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. Clinton is located at 41.0715°N, 74.4504°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8809.

Clinton sits at the mouth of a valley, where the Ramapo River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, makes its way through hills that are more rounded than sharp, softened by the passage of seasons. It lies 6.0 miles south-west of West Milford, NJ (from West Milford, NJ: bearing 226°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of Vernon. The landscape here is a patchwork of dense woodlands, their canopies a deep green in summer and a riot of ochre and crimson come autumn, interspersed with fields that roll with a gentle, persistent energy. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, bracing perfume that hints at the wilder country just beyond the edges of settlement. The houses, many with porches that overlook the river or the quiet streets, seem to settle into the terrain, their architecture reflecting a practical, enduring spirit. This corner of Passaic County has seen its share of change, from the earliest days of industry that harnessed the river's power to the quieter present. The echoes of mills that once hummed with activity can still be felt, a subtle hum beneath the surface of daily life, though now the local economy leans more towards service and commerce, with a steady stream of commuters heading to and from larger urban centers. The Ramapo River itself remains a focal point, a place for quiet contemplation or a brisk walk along its banks, and the surrounding state parks offer a refuge, their trails winding through terrain that has witnessed centuries of human endeavor. Clinton, with its blend of natural beauty and human history, possesses a grounded character, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather lives companionably alongside the present.

About This Clinton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clinton, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.071486, -74.450433. 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 Clinton and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Clinton includes the ZIP code (07435), telephone area code (973, 862, 908), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (Clinton Town-Glen Gardner 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 Clinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.