Cresskill New Jersey Map

About Cresskill, New Jersey

Cresskill is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,174. The population density is 1701.9 people per km². Cresskill is located at 40.9415°N, 73.9593°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Cresskill rests on rolling terrain, a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees that blaze with ochre and crimson in autumn, their branches often heavy with the soft, persistent mist that drifts in from the Hudson River watershed. It lies 2.2 miles east-north-east of Bergenfield, NJ (from Bergenfield, NJ: bearing 64°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-west of Bronx. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a reminder of the well-tended lawns and the quiet, tree-lined streets where houses of varied architectural styles stand with a settled grace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, paints the landscape in muted tones, illuminating the gentle slopes that characterize the topography, and a sense of enduring quietude pervades the residential neighborhoods, broken only by the distant hum of traffic or the occasional call of a bird. This community, with its roots stretching back to early colonial settlements, has long been shaped by its proximity to larger urban centers, fostering a local economy that blends small businesses with the commuter lifestyle. Historically, agriculture played a significant role, with orchards and farms dotting the landscape before suburban development gradually transformed the area, though remnants of that agrarian past can still be glimpsed in the occasional open field or the names of its streets. Cresskill’s character is one of understated prosperity, a place where families have found refuge and a sense of belonging, and its distinctive charm lies not in grand pronouncements but in the subtle, enduring spirit of a community that values its peace and its connection to the natural world.

About This Cresskill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cresskill, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.941487, -73.959304. 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 Cresskill and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Cresskill includes the ZIP code (07626), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Cresskill 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 Cresskill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.