Wood-Ridge New Jersey Map

About Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

Wood-Ridge is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,218. The population density is 3499.9 people per km². Wood-Ridge is located at 40.8457°N, 74.0879°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Wood-Ridge rises from the gentle slopes of Bergen County, a place where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the residential streets. It lies 2.3 miles east-south-east of Passaic, NJ (from Passaic, NJ: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-west of Manhattan. The terrain here is not dramatic, but it possesses a quiet dignity, a rolling topography that guides the eye through well-tended lawns and mature trees that stand like stoic sentinels. Sunlight filters through the leafy canopy, dappling the sidewalks in shifting patterns, and in the late afternoon, a warm, honeyed light can linger on the clapboard houses, lending them a timeless glow. The character of Wood-Ridge is one of unassuming comfort, a collection of neighborhoods that feel both lived-in and cared for, where the rhythm of daily life unfolds with a steady, predictable cadence. The history of Wood-Ridge is intertwined with the broader development of the region, its early days marked by agricultural pursuits before the encroaching influence of industry and suburban expansion. The local economy, once tied to manufacturing and transportation, has largely shifted towards service-based industries and commuter living, though remnants of its industrial past can still be glimpsed in the older brick buildings that punctuate some sections. The Hackensack River, though not a dominant feature within Wood-Ridge itself, lies nearby, a significant waterway that shaped the early settlement patterns of the broader landscape. While Wood-Ridge may not boast grand historical monuments, its distinctive character lies in its enduring residential appeal, a testament to its ability to adapt and remain a comfortable, grounded place for its inhabitants.

About This Wood-Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.845656, -74.08792. 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 Wood-Ridge and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Wood-Ridge includes the ZIP code (07075), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Wood-Ridge Borough 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 Wood-Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.