North Caldwell New Jersey Map

About North Caldwell, New Jersey

North Caldwell is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,656. The population density is 833.4 people per km². North Caldwell is located at 40.8648°N, 74.2582°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

North Caldwell rests in a quiet corner of Essex County, a place where the land gently slopes and dips, cloaked in a generous spread of mature trees. It lies 3.7 miles north-west of Montclair, NJ (from Montclair, NJ: bearing 316°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north of Essex. The terrain here is not dramatic, but it possesses a subtle character, a series of rolling hills that catch the afternoon sun in a way that makes the leaves on the oaks and maples glow with an inner light. Pockets of dense woodland break up the manicured lawns and the stately homes that dot the landscape, hinting at a wilder past just beyond the well-kept hedges. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a refreshing balm that seems to seep into the very stillness of the place. The history of North Caldwell is one of quiet evolution, a transformation from agricultural roots to a residential haven for those seeking a serene escape. Early settlers found this land fertile, its gentle undulations suitable for farming, and remnants of that agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the occasional weathered barn or the broad, open fields that lie between more densely settled areas. While no single industry defines North Caldwell today, its economy thrives on the prosperity of its residents, many of whom commute to the surrounding metropolises, bringing with them a blend of ambition and an appreciation for the tranquility of their home. The local character is one of understated elegance, a community that values its privacy and its natural beauty, a place where the rhythm of life is measured by the changing seasons and the slow, steady growth of its venerable trees.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Caldwell, 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 North Caldwell and Essex County.

Detailed location data for North Caldwell includes the ZIP code (07006), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), and school district assignment (North Caldwell 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 North Caldwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.