Little Ferry New Jersey Map

About Little Ferry, New Jersey

Little Ferry is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,996. The population density is 2860.2 people per km². Little Ferry is located at 40.8529°N, 74.0421°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Little Ferry rests in a low-lying embrace of Bergen County, its character shaped by the meandering Hackensack River and the ever-present hum of nearby arteries of transit. It lies 2.3 miles south of Hackensack, NJ (from Hackensack, NJ: bearing 178°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of New York. The land here is flat, a broad canvas painted with the muted greens of marsh grasses and the grayer tones of industrial lots, punctuated by the occasional splash of urban dwelling. Waterways, often fringed with reeds and the skeletal remains of industrial pilings, weave through its geography, reflecting the sky in a way that can make even the most mundane vista feel momentarily profound, especially as the late afternoon sun bleeds across the horizon, casting long, attenuated shadows that stretch like weary arms. The air often carries the faint, metallic tang of industry, a scent that mingles with the damp earth and the distant rumble of traffic, creating a unique olfactory signature for Little Ferry. The history of Little Ferry is deeply entwined with its watery surroundings, once serving as a vital ferry crossing point that gave the borough its enduring name. This strategic position fostered early settlement and later, a robust industrial spirit. For decades, the local economy pulsed with the rhythm of manufacturing and shipping, remnants of which still dot the landscape in the form of aging warehouses and disused dockyards, silent monuments to a bygone era. While large-scale industry has receded, a resilient entrepreneurial spirit persists, seen in the diverse array of small businesses and auto repair shops that now line its main thoroughfares. The borough’s proximity to major metropolitan centers has also made it a practical, if not overtly picturesque, residential choice, attracting a working-class population that has forged its own distinct cultural identity, a blend of practicality and quiet perseverance.

About This Little Ferry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Little Ferry, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.852878, -74.042085. 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 Little Ferry and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Little Ferry includes the ZIP code (07643), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.