Woodcliff Lake New Jersey Map

About Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey

Woodcliff Lake is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,152. The population density is 697.3 people per km². Woodcliff Lake is located at 41.0234°N, 74.0665°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2343.

Woodcliff Lake, a verdant expanse in Bergen County, unfolds with a quiet dignity, its landscape a gentle undulation of rolling hills giving way to the shimmering, reflective surface of its namesake body of water. It lies 4.0 miles north-east of Ridgewood, NJ (from Ridgewood, NJ: bearing 40°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-east of Paterson. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries a subtle coolness, a promise of the coming evening that softens the edges of the suburban sprawl. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching out like generous arms, frame the residential streets, their leaves rustling a ceaseless, whispered conversation with the breeze. The terrain, a mosaic of manicured lawns and patches of wilder undergrowth, hints at the land's original character, a place where nature still holds a subtle, enduring sway. The history of Woodcliff Lake is intertwined with the broader narrative of Northern New Jersey's development, a region that transitioned from agricultural roots to a thriving suburban hub. The lake itself, once a vital part of the Hackensack Water Company's infrastructure, now serves as a central amenity, its shores a popular spot for recreation and quiet contemplation. The local economy, while diverse, still retains echoes of its past, with a strong emphasis on service industries and small businesses that contribute to the town's cohesive, neighborly feel. Notable for its well-regarded public school system and its proximity to major transportation routes, Woodcliff Lake has cultivated an identity as a desirable place to live, a community that balances the conveniences of modern life with an appreciation for its natural surroundings and a steady, unhurried pace.

About This Woodcliff Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodcliff Lake, 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 Woodcliff Lake and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Woodcliff Lake includes the ZIP code (07677), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Pascack Valley 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 Woodcliff Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.