Essex Fells New Jersey Map

About Essex Fells, New Jersey

Essex Fells is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,361. The population density is 636.0 people per km². Essex Fells is located at 40.8245°N, 74.2846°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Essex Fells rises with a quiet dignity from the rolling terrain of northern New Jersey, its landscape a gentle testament to the shaping power of glacial melt and eons of growth. It lies 2.3 miles north-north-west of Essex, NJ (from Essex, NJ: bearing 333°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-west of Newark. The streets here are canopied by mature trees, their branches forming a verdant ceiling that softens the sunlight into a dappled mosaic on the sidewalks. Broad lawns, meticulously kept, give way to elegant homes, each with its own distinct character, suggesting a community that values both individuality and a shared aesthetic. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and awakening foliage, hinting at the underlying geological structure of this particular elevation. The history of Essex Fells is intertwined with the development of the broader region, an evolution from agricultural roots to a refined residential enclave. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and strategic position, laid the groundwork for what would become a desirable address for those seeking a retreat from the burgeoning industrial centers. The local economy, though no longer dominated by farming, retains a quiet prosperity, a character of understated success reflected in the well-maintained properties and the thoughtful curation of public spaces. There are no grand pronouncements or ostentatious landmarks here, but rather a pervasive sense of permanence, a feeling that Essex Fells has long been a place where life unfolds with a measured grace, a subtle echo of the enduring strength of its foundations.

About This Essex Fells Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Essex Fells, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.824544, -74.284592. 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 Essex Fells and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Essex Fells includes the ZIP code (07021), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), and school district assignment (Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.