Lyndhurst New Jersey Map

About Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Lyndhurst is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,600. The population density is 4200.0 people per km². Lyndhurst is located at 40.8120°N, 74.1243°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7071.

Lyndhurst unfolds across a stretch of Bergen County where the land gently slopes towards the Hackensack River. It lies 1.9 miles north-east of Belleville, NJ (from Belleville, NJ: bearing 47°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-west of New York. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries a damp, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of well-tended lawns and the distant, unseen wetlands. Mature trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers, cast dappled shadows on quiet residential streets, their leaves a vibrant green in the summer sun, turning to fiery hues as autumn approaches. The houses, a mix of tidy colonials and more sprawling mid-century ranches, often boast well-kept gardens, a testament to the pride residents take in their surroundings. It’s a place where the horizon feels close, softened by the verdant sprawl of neighboring communities and the broad, patient sweep of the river valley. The history of Lyndhurst is tied to the agricultural past of the region, a legacy that still echoes in the names of some of its thoroughfares. Over time, it evolved from farmland into a thriving suburban center, its economic pulse now driven by a diverse array of small businesses and its proximity to major employment hubs. The Meadowlands, a vast expanse of wetlands and marshes, lies to the east, a wilder counterpoint to the developed landscape, offering a sanctuary for birds and a stark reminder of the area's natural origins. While not a hub for grand pronouncements or famous figures, Lyndhurst possesses a quiet character, a place where the rhythm of daily life is marked by school bells and the hum of traffic on the nearby highways, a steady, unassuming beat that defines its enduring appeal.

About This Lyndhurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lyndhurst, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.812045, -74.12431. 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 Lyndhurst and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Lyndhurst includes the ZIP code (07071), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment. 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 Lyndhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.