Upper Montclair New Jersey Map

About Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Upper Montclair is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 12,457. The population density is 1991.8 people per km². Upper Montclair is located at 40.8462°N, 74.2013°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Upper Montclair unfolds across a series of gentle slopes, where the landscape rises and falls with a quiet dignity. It lies 1.5 miles north-north-east of Montclair, NJ (from Montclair, NJ: bearing 16°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-east of Essex. Mature trees, their branches reaching towards a sky often softened by a haze of humidity, line the streets, casting dappled patterns on well-tended lawns and the occasional stone wall. This is a place where the morning air can carry the scent of damp earth and blooming lilacs, and where the setting sun often paints the western sky in hues of bruised plum and pale apricot. The terrain itself, a tapestry of rolling hills and shallow valleys, suggests a long, slow shaping by water and earth, a feeling amplified by the hushed rustle of leaves that seems to be the dominant sound on a summer afternoon. The economic pulse of Upper Montclair has long been tied to its proximity to larger urban centers, acting as a desirable residential enclave for those drawn to its leafy avenues and strong community feel. Historically, it developed as a desirable suburban retreat, attracting families and professionals who appreciated its accessible location and the promise of a more tranquil life. The local business district, a charming collection of independent shops and restaurants, provides a focal point for daily life, offering everything from artisanal bread to vintage books. While no grand industrial past defines its character, the enduring appeal of Upper Montclair lies in its ability to blend the convenience of modern living with a palpable sense of enduring neighborhood charm, a quiet testament to its evolution over the decades.

About This Upper Montclair Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Upper Montclair, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.846211, -74.201256. 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 Upper Montclair and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Upper Montclair includes the ZIP code (07043), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), and school district assignment (Montclair 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 Upper Montclair is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.