Ridgefield New Jersey Map

About Ridgefield, New Jersey

Ridgefield is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,498. The population density is 1736.6 people per km². Ridgefield is located at 40.8343°N, 74.0088°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Ridgefield sprawls across a modest rise, a place where the land begins to assert itself after the flatter expanses of the Hackensack Meadowlands. It lies 1.4 miles north-west of Cliffside Park, NJ (from Cliffside Park, NJ: bearing 309°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north of New York. Its streets, a mix of old asphalt and newer paving, wind through neighborhoods where mature trees, maples and oaks mostly, cast generous shadows on well-tended lawns. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun angles lower, carries a softened, almost hazy quality, a gentle diffusion that seems to smooth the edges of the houses and the occasional strip mall. It’s a landscape of suburban practicality, interspersed with pockets of surprisingly dense woodland, hinting at the wilder terrain that once dominated this stretch of northern New Jersey. This particular corner of Bergen County has seen its share of transformations, its character shaped by waves of industry and immigration. Originally farmland, the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century spurred a more industrial development, drawing in factories that hummed with activity and workers who built lives in the burgeoning community. Though many of those industrial giants have long since departed, their legacy can still be felt in the sturdy, brick buildings that sometimes stand sentinel amidst newer commercial developments. Today, Ridgefield thrives on a diverse local economy, a blend of small businesses, service industries, and a significant retail presence, all contributing to the steady, unpretentious pulse of daily life.

About This Ridgefield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Ridgefield includes the ZIP code (07657), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.