Upper Saddle River New Jersey Map

About Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

Upper Saddle River is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,439. The population density is 614.0 people per km². Upper Saddle River is located at 41.0584°N, 74.0985°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5843.

Upper Saddle River unfolds as a verdant expanse, a gentle rise and fall of land where mature trees, their branches reaching skyward like ancient supplicants, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and winding lanes. It lies 3.2 miles south-east of Mahwah, NJ (from Mahwah, NJ: bearing 132°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-south-east of Ramapo. The air here, especially in the hushed moments before dawn or the lingering glow of dusk, carries a certain clarity, a crispness that speaks of the nearby Ramapo River and the rolling hills that cradle this borough. It is a landscape of quiet elegance, where the architecture ranges from stately colonial homes to more contemporary designs, each contributing to a sense of established, comfortable living. The very terrain, with its subtle inclines and wooded pockets, encourages a slower pace, a mindful appreciation of the natural world that remains so intrinsically a part of Upper Saddle River. The history of Upper Saddle River is inextricably linked to the agricultural heritage of Bergen County, a legacy that still whispers through its open spaces and the names of its thoroughfares. Though no longer a primary agricultural hub, remnants of this past can be glimpsed in the enduring charm of its older farmhouses and the prevalence of large, estate-like properties that suggest a continuity of land ownership and a deep-rooted connection to the soil. The local economy, while diversified, retains a character shaped by its residential appeal and proximity to larger metropolitan centers, drawing residents who value both tranquility and access. Notable natural features include the numerous brooks and streams that thread through the landscape, feeding into the broader watershed and contributing to the region's verdant character, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped Upper Saddle River over centuries.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Saddle River, 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 Upper Saddle River and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Upper Saddle River includes the ZIP code (07458), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Northern Highlands 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 Upper Saddle River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.