Secaucus New Jersey Map

About Secaucus, New Jersey

Secaucus is a locality in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 21,778. The population density is 1420.6 people per km². Secaucus is located at 40.7895°N, 74.0565°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7094.

Secaucus, a place of reclaimed marsh and industrial memory, rises from the lowlands of the Meadowlands. It lies 1.8 miles west-north-west of Union City, NJ (from Union City, NJ: bearing 292°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north-north-west of New York. Its landscape is a study in contrasts: wide, flat expanses where the Hackensack River and its tributaries meander, their muddy banks reflecting the vast, ever-changing sky. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of wetlands, a subtle perfume that mingles with the distant hum of the metropolis. Scattered across these plains are pockets of dense woodland and manicured green spaces, a testament to the ongoing effort to balance development with nature. The character of Secaucus is one of pragmatic adaptation, a community built on land that was once considered inhospitable, now a vital nexus of commerce and transit. Historically, Secaucus was shaped by the very water it now carefully manages, a place where peat bogs and tidal marshes dominated before extensive landfill and drainage projects transformed its terrain. This industrious spirit continues to define its local economy, which thrives on logistics, warehousing, and its strategic position at the crossroads of major transportation arteries. The presence of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, a landmark visible for miles, speaks to a more recent era of entertainment and public gathering, drawing crowds to its arenas and race track. Yet, beneath the surface of its commercial bustle, the quiet persistence of the natural world remains, a reminder of the land's original, untamed essence, a subtle echo in the rustle of reeds and the call of unseen birds.

About This Secaucus Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Secaucus, 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 Secaucus and Hudson County.

Detailed location data for Secaucus includes the ZIP code (07094), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Hudson County (Jersey City), and school district assignment (Secaucus 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 Secaucus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.