Emerson New Jersey Map

About Emerson, New Jersey

Emerson is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,305. The population density is 1257.0 people per km². Emerson is located at 40.9762°N, 74.0263°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Emerson rests gently in a fold of the land, where the rolling hills of Bergen County begin their subtle descent toward the Hackensack River valley. It lies 3.4 miles north-east of Paramus, NJ (from Paramus, NJ: bearing 50°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west-north-west of Yonkers. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth after a rain, a clean, green fragrance that speaks of the surrounding woodlands and manicured lawns. Mature oaks and maples, their branches thick with summer foliage, create a dappled shade over quiet residential streets, and the occasional glimpse of a distant ridge hints at the broader contours of the landscape. The character of Emerson is one of quiet contentment, a place where the rhythm of life feels measured by the changing seasons rather than the insistent tick of a clock. The history of Emerson is rooted in the agricultural past of the region, with farms once dominating the terrain where homes now stand. This legacy is subtly evident in the occasional old stone foundation or the wide, open spaces that still punctuate the developed areas, remnants of fields that fed a growing nation. Today, the local economy is largely sustained by its residents who commute to surrounding business hubs, but a vibrant small business sector thrives along its main thoroughfares, offering a personal touch to everyday needs. Emerson’s distinctive charm lies in its blend of suburban comfort and an enduring connection to the natural world, a place where community events often draw people together under the wide, often dramatic, skies that preside over this part of New Jersey.

About This Emerson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Emerson, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.976209, -74.02625. 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 Emerson and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Emerson includes the ZIP code (07630), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Emerson 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 Emerson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.