Harrison New Jersey Map

About Harrison, New Jersey

Harrison is a locality in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 20,369. The population density is 6247.9 people per km². Harrison is located at 40.7465°N, 74.1563°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 74649.

Harrison rises from the marshy plains, its grid of streets a determined geometry against the soft, yielding earth. It lies 1.1 miles north-east of Newark, NJ (from Newark, NJ: bearing 48°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-north-west of New York. The Hackensack River, a dark, serpentine vein, forms its eastern boundary, its waters reflecting the bruised hues of the sky at dusk, carrying the day's accumulated scent of industry and damp soil. Buildings, a mix of sturdy brick factories and modest homes, press close, their rooftops a varied, uneven landscape punctuated by the occasional defiant spire. The air here, especially after a rain, carries a peculiar tang, a mineral sharpness mingled with the faint, sweet decay of river reeds. This corner of Hudson County, once a landscape of tidal flats and sparse vegetation, was shaped by a relentless drive for progress. Early settlers wrestled with the boggy terrain, laying foundations for industries that would define Harrison for generations. The rumble of trains, a constant, low thrum, speaks to its historical role as a transportation hub, a place where goods and people moved with urgent purpose. The legacy of manufacturing is etched into the very brickwork of its older structures, a silent testament to the sweat and ingenuity that built this place. Today, while the industrial giants may have shifted, a vibrant spirit of commerce persists, a testament to Harrison's enduring resilience.

About This Harrison Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Harrison, 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 Harrison and Hudson County.

Detailed location data for Harrison includes the ZIP code (07029), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Hudson County (Jersey City), and school district assignment (Harrison Town 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 Harrison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.