Haledon New Jersey Map

About Haledon, New Jersey

Haledon is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,980. The population density is 2840.0 people per km². Haledon is located at 40.9357°N, 74.1863°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7508.

Haledon rises from the Passaic County landscape with a quiet dignity, its streets climbing and descending like the gentle swells of a settled sea. It lies 1.5 miles north-north-west of Paterson, NJ (from Paterson, NJ: bearing 330°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north-north-west of Clifton. The terrain, a study in subtle topography, dictates the very character of its neighborhoods, where modest homes often find themselves perched on inclines, offering glimpses of distant, hazy horizons. Mature trees, their branches heavy with the seasons, cast dappled shadows that shift and deepen as the sun arcs across the sky, transforming ordinary sidewalks into fleeting canvases of light and shade. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a distinct, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of blooming shrubs, a testament to the rich, verdant embrace of its surroundings. The story of Haledon is one of industrious beginnings, a history intricately tied to the textile mills that once hummed with life, their gears a rhythmic pulse that echoed through the surrounding hills. Though the era of large-scale manufacturing has largely receded, the echoes of that past linger, a subtle undercurrent in the local consciousness, a reminder of the hard work and community spirit that shaped its foundations. Today, Haledon's economy is more diversified, a mosaic of small businesses and residential development, each piece contributing to the town's ongoing narrative. Its proximity to larger urban centers has drawn a steady stream of residents seeking a balance between accessible amenities and a more grounded, neighborly existence, a quality that seems to have been preserved through generations, like a cherished, well-worn heirloom.

About This Haledon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Haledon, 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 Haledon and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Haledon includes the ZIP code (07508), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (Haledon 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 Haledon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.