Westwood New Jersey Map

About Westwood, New Jersey

Westwood is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,283. The population density is 1918.2 people per km². Westwood is located at 40.9912°N, 74.0326°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3264.

Westwood rests within a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant folds, where the very air seems to carry the scent of damp earth and distant pine. It lies 3.9 miles north-east of Paramus, NJ (from Paramus, NJ: bearing 35°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-north-west of Yonkers. The terrain, a subtle undulation of land, guides the eye through a mosaic of mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards a sky that shifts from the pearly grey of morning to the bruised purple of twilight. Residential streets, lined with sturdy homes and well-tended gardens, weave through this natural topography, creating a sense of quiet integration. Here, the afternoon sun, when it breaks through the canopy, casts fleeting, golden patterns on the pavement, a transient beauty that marks the passage of the day. The history of Westwood is a story of steady growth, a community built on foundations of practicality and a forward-looking spirit. Once a part of larger agricultural holdings, its transformation into a residential hub began in earnest, drawing families seeking a blend of suburban tranquility and accessible amenities. The local economy, while diverse, retains a core of small businesses and service industries that lend a familiar, neighborly character to its commercial districts. Landmarks, though not ostentatious, speak to the town’s heritage and its commitment to civic life, each building and park a quiet testament to generations who have called Westwood home. The rhythm here is one of purposeful activity, a steady hum rather than a frantic rush, where the changing seasons are as much a part of daily life as the daily commute.

About This Westwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westwood, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.991209, -74.03264. 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 Westwood and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Westwood includes the ZIP code (07675), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Westwood 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 Westwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.