Pleasantdale New Jersey Map

About Pleasantdale, New Jersey

Pleasantdale is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,145. The population density is 1120.8 people per km². Pleasantdale is located at 40.8104°N, 74.2604°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Pleasantdale unfolds like a quiet breath held between the wooded slopes and the gentle sprawl of suburban development. It lies 1.1 miles north-north-east of Essex, NJ (from Essex, NJ: bearing 12°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-west of Newark. The land here, not flat but possessing a subtle rise and fall, is etched with the memory of a different time, its streets lined with mature trees whose leaves rustle secrets in the humid summer air. Patches of well-tended lawn give way to more untamed pockets where ferns unfurl and the dappled light filters through a canopy of oak and maple, creating a hushed, almost reverent atmosphere. Even the air seems to carry a particular stillness, punctuated only by the distant hum of traffic or the sharp call of a jay. The history of Pleasantdale is a story of transformation, from the agricultural roots that once defined its landscape to the more complex tapestry of residential and commercial life it embodies today. Its economy, once tied to the earth, now draws from the broader opportunities of the surrounding metropolitan area, though vestiges of its past linger in the names of streets and the enduring character of its older homes. It’s a place where the echoes of industry and the quieter pursuits of everyday life intermingle, and where the changing seasons paint the familiar scenery with a fresh, if subtle, palette each year.

About This Pleasantdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pleasantdale, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.810378, -74.260425. 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 Pleasantdale and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Pleasantdale includes the ZIP code (07052), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), and school district assignment (West Orange Town 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 Pleasantdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.