West Caldwell New Jersey Map

About West Caldwell, New Jersey

West Caldwell is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,500. The population density is 1350.0 people per km². West Caldwell is located at 40.8409°N, 74.3018°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7006.

West Caldwell unfolds as a verdant tapestry, its rolling terrain gently sculpted by glacial history, a landscape where mature trees, their branches heavy with the season's promise, cast intricate shadows across well-tended lawns. It lies 3.2 miles north-north-east of Livingston, NJ (from Livingston, NJ: bearing 12°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-north-west of Essex. The air here, particularly in the soft hush of late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of freshly cut grass and the distant, earthy scent of damp soil. Neighborhoods, each with its own quiet character, are threaded together by winding roads that invite leisurely strolls, the rhythm of life punctuated by the chirping of unseen birds and the occasional murmur of conversation drifting from open windows. This is a place where the sky feels vast and generous, a canvas for the ever-changing moods of the weather, from the sharp clarity of a winter morning to the hazy, golden glow of a summer evening. The roots of West Caldwell run deep, tracing back to the agricultural endeavors of early settlers who found fertile ground for their farms. Over time, this agrarian past has given way to a more suburban identity, though echoes of its history can still be found in the enduring charm of its older homes and the names of some of its thoroughfares. The local economy, once reliant on the land, now thrives on a diverse commercial base, with businesses ranging from boutique shops to service industries that cater to the surrounding communities. While not a hub of grand pronouncements, West Caldwell has quietly nurtured a population that values community and a peaceful, well-ordered existence, a place where the dependable hum of daily life is a gentle, reassuring constant.

About This West Caldwell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Caldwell, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.840933, -74.301815. 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 West Caldwell and Essex County.

Detailed location data for West Caldwell includes the ZIP code (07006), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), and school district assignment. 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 West Caldwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.