North Haledon New Jersey Map

About North Haledon, New Jersey

North Haledon is a locality in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,778. The population density is 976.0 people per km². North Haledon is located at 40.9551°N, 74.1860°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

North Haledon sprawls across a landscape shaped by the ancient pulse of glacial rivers, a place where the Ramapo River's distant whisper can still be heard on the wind. It lies 2.7 miles north-north-west of Paterson, NJ (from Paterson, NJ: bearing 344°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north of Clifton. Rolling hills, their slopes softened by time and human habitation, give way to pockets of dense woodland, the trees a vibrant green in the summer sun and a fiery spectacle in autumn. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine and damp earth that speaks of proximity to the wilder edges of Passaic County. Streets follow the natural contours of the land, some climbing steeply to offer glimpses of the valley below, others meandering through established neighborhoods where mature oaks cast long, welcoming shadows. The character of North Haledon is one of quiet resilience, a community that has found its footing on this undulating terrain, blending the domestic with the untamed. The history of North Haledon is a narrative of successive waves of settlers drawn to its fertile ground and strategic position, initially for agriculture and later for the burgeoning industries of the region. Long before its formal incorporation, this land was a working landscape, its fields yielding crops and its streams powering mills, the remnants of which can still be glimpsed in overgrown foundations and weathered stone walls. The local economy, while diversified today, still carries echoes of its industrial past, with businesses that serve both the immediate needs of its residents and the wider metropolitan area. Notable among its features are the public parks and nature preserves that dot the area, offering residents and visitors alike a chance to reconnect with the natural beauty that defines North Haledon, a place where the legacy of the land is as palpable as the present-day hum of daily life.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Haledon, 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 Haledon and Passaic County.

Detailed location data for North Haledon includes the ZIP code (07508), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Passaic County (Paterson), and school district assignment (North Haledon 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 Haledon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.