Maywood New Jersey Map

About Maywood, New Jersey

Maywood is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,093. The population density is 3013.3 people per km². Maywood is located at 40.9026°N, 74.0618°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Maywood unfolds as a quiet residential borough, its character shaped by the gentle hum of suburban life beneath the overarching canopy of mature trees. It lies 1.5 miles north-west of Hackensack, NJ (from Hackensack, NJ: bearing 320°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of Manhattan. Streets here are often bordered by well-tended lawns and modest homes, a landscape that speaks of settled families and a pace unhurried by the clamor of larger metropolises. The terrain, a pleasant mosaic of slight inclines and level stretches, offers a comfortable walking environment, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight filters through the leaves in a way that suggests a perpetual, golden hour. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and burgeoning greenery, a subtle perfume that defines the season. The history of Maywood is tied to the broader development of Bergen County, a story of agricultural land gradually giving way to the expanding reach of metropolitan New Jersey. Originally part of a larger tract, Maywood began to take its distinct form in the early 20th century, evolving into a commuter town that offered a peaceful retreat from the urban bustle. Its local economy, while no longer dominated by farming, remains rooted in the services that support its residential character, from small businesses lining its main thoroughfares to the essential trades that keep households running smoothly. The borough’s proximity to major transportation arteries has always been a defining feature, shaping its growth and its connection to the wider world, a constant undercurrent in the life of Maywood.

About This Maywood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Maywood, 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 Maywood and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Maywood includes the ZIP code (07607), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Maywood 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 Maywood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.