Dumont New Jersey Map

About Dumont, New Jersey

Dumont is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 18,279. The population density is 3575.8 people per km². Dumont is located at 40.9407°N, 73.9968°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Dumont rests upon a landscape of subtle inclines, where the verdant embrace of Northern New Jersey unfolds into a patchwork of residential streets and well-tended parks. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, mineral scent of the earth, a constant reminder of the watershed that nourishes this corner of Bergen County. Mature trees, their branches often heavy with the dew of morning or the lingering warmth of afternoon sun, cast shifting patterns of shade across sidewalks and front lawns. The character of Dumont is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons mark the passage of time with a gentle, predictable rhythm, and where the distant hum of metropolitan life is a faint, almost subliminal counterpoint to the immediate realities of neighborhood life. The history of Dumont is intertwined with the development of the surrounding region, its growth spurred by the expansion of transportation and the burgeoning desire for suburban living. Originally part of the broader agricultural lands of Bergen County, Dumont began to take shape as a distinct community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its local economy, while no longer dominated by farming, retains a strong sense of local commerce, with independent shops and businesses that contribute to the town’s unique identity. The proximity to larger urban centers has always been a defining feature, offering residents access to a wider world while allowing Dumont to maintain its own distinct, more intimate pace.

About This Dumont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dumont, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.940654, -73.996805. 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 Dumont and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Dumont includes the ZIP code (07628), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Dumont 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 Dumont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.