Montclair State University New Jersey Map

About Montclair State University, New Jersey

Montclair State University is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,853. The population density is 558.0 people per km². Montclair State University is located at 40.8660°N, 74.1984°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7043.

Montclair State University rises from the undulating terrain, a vibrant academic hub where the air often carries the scent of damp earth after a spring shower. It lies 1.9 miles west-north-west of Clifton, NJ (from Clifton, NJ: bearing 286°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-east of Essex. The campus itself is a landscape of purposeful design, with buildings of brick and glass interspersed with mature trees that shed golden leaves in autumn, their branches reaching skyward like silent, watchful sentinels. Beyond the manicured lawns, the land dips and swells, hinting at the geological past, a subtle reminder of the forces that shaped this corner of New Jersey. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, can cast a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the pathways and giving a gentle warmth to the stone facades, creating moments of quiet beauty amidst the academic bustle. The land upon which Montclair State University now thrives has a rich, layered history, once part of a broader agricultural expanse before the advent of modern education and urban development. Its founding reflects a vision for accessible higher learning, a place where students from diverse backgrounds could pursue knowledge and shape their futures. The economic pulse of the surrounding region, once deeply tied to industry, now finds new expression through the university's influence, drawing in talent and fostering innovation. This locality, far from the immediate coast but not entirely removed from its maritime breezes, carries a distinct character, a blend of suburban tranquility and the intellectual energy that emanates from the classrooms and laboratories of Montclair State University.

About This Montclair State University Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montclair State University, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.866, -74.1984. 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 Montclair State University and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for Montclair State University includes the ZIP code (07424), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (Little Falls Township 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 Montclair State University is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.