Norwood New Jersey Map

About Norwood, New Jersey

Norwood is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,724. The population density is 785.8 people per km². Norwood is located at 40.9982°N, 73.9618°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Norwood unfolds as a quiet corner of Bergen County, where the land gently slopes and elm-lined streets offer a sense of enduring repose. It lies 5.2 miles north-north-east of Bergenfield, NJ (from Bergenfield, NJ: bearing 21°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-west of Yonkers. The terrain here, more undulating than flat, hints at the geological past that shaped its character, and the air often carries the crisp scent of pine from the bordering woods. Mature trees, their branches reaching skyward like weathered hands, cast dappled shade on well-tended lawns, and the overall impression is one of settled, comfortable existence, a place where the seasons turn with a predictable grace. The houses, a charming mix of well-kept colonials and modest ranches, seem to have grown organically from the earth, each with its own story whispered by the rustling leaves and the distant hum of everyday life. The history of Norwood is woven into the very fabric of its development, a story that began with agricultural roots before embracing a more suburban identity. Originally part of the larger Palisades region, its early settlers cleared land for farming, a legacy still echoed in the occasional open field that breaks the residential pattern. While no grand industrial complexes define Norwood, its local economy thrives on the steady pulse of small businesses and the commuter traffic that feeds into the larger metropolitan area. This steady stream of activity has shaped Norwood into a place that balances its peaceful residential character with the conveniences of modern life, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of a well-established community.

About This Norwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Norwood, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.998153, -73.961804. 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 Norwood and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Norwood includes the ZIP code (07648), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Northern Valley Regional 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 Norwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.