Demarest New Jersey Map

About Demarest, New Jersey

Demarest is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,911. The population density is 915.9 people per km². Demarest is located at 40.9573°N, 73.9635°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Demarest unfolds across a landscape gently shaped by the passage of seasons, where the rolling terrain hints at the ancient glacier that once shaped this corner of Bergen County. It lies 2.7 miles north-east of Bergenfield, NJ (from Bergenfield, NJ: bearing 41°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-west of Bronx. Mature trees, their branches heavy with the promise of autumn or the fresh green of spring, line quiet streets, casting dappled shadows across well-kept lawns. The air here carries a particular stillness, broken only by the distant hum of traffic or the cheerful calls of children playing. It’s a place where the sky feels vast, especially in the early morning light, painting the eastern horizon with soft hues of rose and gold before the day fully awakens. Pockets of woodland, remnants of a wilder past, offer glimpses of shy deer and the rustle of unseen creatures, a subtle reminder of nature’s enduring presence. The story of Demarest is one of quiet persistence, tracing its roots back to early Dutch settlers who found fertile ground for farming. For generations, the land sustained agriculture, and the echoes of that agrarian past can still be felt in the enduring sense of community and the careful stewardship of open spaces. While the immediate surroundings have become more suburban, the town itself retains a distinct character, a blend of residential calm and a subtle, almost understated, connection to its heritage. Local businesses, often family-run, contribute to the unhurried pace of daily life, offering a friendly face and a familiar product. The absence of grand monuments is, in itself, a characteristic; Demarest’s charm lies not in ostentatious displays but in the steady, unassuming rhythm of life lived well.

About This Demarest Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Demarest, 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 Demarest and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Demarest includes the ZIP code (07627), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Demarest 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 Demarest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.