Linwood New Jersey Map

About Linwood, New Jersey

Linwood is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Linwood is located at 40.8632°N, 73.9676°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8221.

Linwood unfurls across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate artistry of water and ice. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to the gentle embrace of the Hackensack River, its waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky. Dense stands of deciduous trees, their leaves a vibrant chorus of greens in summer and fiery hues in autumn, cloak the terrain, offering a cool respite from the sun's insistent gaze. The air here carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil, ripening foliage, and the distant tang of the salt marshes that lie not far beyond, hinting at the proximity of a wilder, more untamed coast. The history of Linwood is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the land and the strategic importance of its waterways. Once, this area teemed with farms, their fields yielding crops that fed the burgeoning communities of the region, a legacy still whispered in the names of some of its older thoroughfares. The Hackensack River, a vital artery for commerce in bygone eras, facilitated the movement of goods and people, shaping the very character of Linwood's development. While the economy has shifted from its agrarian roots to a more diversified base, the quiet dignity of its past remains, a backdrop to the steady hum of daily life that flows through its neighborhoods, a place where the echoes of generations past still resonate in the present.

About This Linwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Linwood, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.863155, -73.967638. 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 Linwood and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Linwood includes the ZIP code (08221), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Linwood City 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 Linwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.