Essex Fells, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Essex Fells, Essex County.
| City | Essex Fells |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Essex |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.824544 |
| Longitude | -74.284592 |
| Population | 2,361 |
| Density | 636.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07021 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| County Seat | Newark |
| School District | Essex Fells Borough School District |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Essex Fells, 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 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.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |