Passaic, New Jersey
Passaic: The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
About
Passaic is a city located in the county of Passaic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 69,781 and a population density of 8,313 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 69,340 inhabitants.
The city was created 347 years ago in 1678.
Quick Facts about Passaic
| Population | 69,340 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Passaic County |
| Postal code | 07055 |
| Phone Area Codes | 973 |
| Area | 8.39 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8568,-74.1285 |
| Altitude | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1679 (347 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:31:09 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 8,261 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Passaic is located at 40°51'24"N 74°7'43"W (40.8567700, -74.1284800). It has 5 neighbors: Clifton, East Rutherford, City of Garfield, Rutherford and Wallington.
Passaic map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Passaic decreased by 0.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69,781 | - | census |
| 2011 | 70,144 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 69,966 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 70,081 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 70,240 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 70,237 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 70,130 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 70,123 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 69,932 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 69,703 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 69,340 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Passaic
1Third Ward Park
Passaic Ave & Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055, United States View details
Phone: +19733655630 | Website available
2Dundee Island Park
Veterans Ct, Passaic, NJ 07055, United States View details
Phone: +19734705956 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Passaic
1Passaic City Hall
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055 View details
Phone: +19733655510 | Website available
2Passaic City Vital Statistics
330 Passaic St STE 103, Passaic, NJ 07055 View details
Phone: +19733655601 | Website available
3Passaic Legal Department
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055 View details
Phone: +19733655500 | Website available
4Passaic Mayor's Office
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055 View details
Phone: +19733655510 | Website available
5Passaic City Personnel
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055 View details
Phone: +19733655594 | Website available
6Passaic City Engineer
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055 View details
Phone: +19733655623 | Website available
People born in Passaic (176)
People born in Passaic, including politician Joseph Rankin, actress Zoe Saldana, actress Loretta Swit, .
More notable people
- Thomas Losonczy (American fencer) he was born in 19/07/1953
- Millie Perkins (actress) she was born in 12/05/1936
- Paul Rudd (American actor) he was born in 06/04/1969
- Dick Vitale (American basketball coach and announcer) he was born in 09/06/1939
- Robert Smithson (American artist) he was born in 02/01/1938
- Donald Fagen (American recording artist, musician, best known as co-founder and lead singer of the rock band Steely Dan.) he was born in 10/01/1948
- Bill Mokray (American basketball statistician and historian) he was born in 06/06/1907
- Richie Ramone (American drummer) he was born in 11/08/1957
- Michael J. Pollard (American actor (1939-2019)) he was born in 30/05/1939
- Saul Zaentz (American film producer) he was born in 28/02/1921
- Ben Maddow (Screenwriter and filmmaker) he was born in 07/08/1909
- Bob Russell (American lyricist, songwriter) he was born in 25/04/1914
- Alan Rosenberg (American actor) he was born in 04/10/1950
- Danny Szetela (American soccer player) he was born in 17/06/1987
- Frank Jolliffe he was born in 05/09/1958
- Sherwood Schwartz (American television writer and producer) he was born in 14/11/1916
- William J. Martini (United States District Judge) he was born in 10/02/1947
- Marvin David Levy (American composer) he was born in 02/08/1932
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Passaic, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184092 | American Institute-Clifton | CLIFTON (NJ) | 07011 |
| 184612 | Felician University | Lodi (NJ) | 07644 |
| 363077 | Capri Institute of Hair Design-Clifton | Clifton (NJ) | 07011 |
| 185721 | Eastwick College-Nutley | Nutley (NJ) | 07110 |
| 187000 | Teterboro School of Aeronautics | Teterboro (NJ) | 07608-1083 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Passaic, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Passaic.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Passa Post Office | Passaic (NJ) | 07055 |
| Passaic Park Post Office | Passaic (NJ) | 07055 |
| Wallington Post Office | Wallington (NJ) | 07057 |
| Clifton Post Office | Clifton (NJ) | 07011 |
| Main Avenu Post Office | Clifton (NJ) | 07011 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Passaic, Missouri city in Bates County, Missouri with a population of 32 people.
Other cities in Passaic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Passaic County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson | 144,801 | The third most populous city in New Jersey. |
| Clifton | 85,025 | The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. |
| Wayne | 53,163 | Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| West Milford | 26,242 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hawthorne | 18,667 | A city in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Little Falls | 14,412 | City in Morrison County, Minnesota |
| Woodland Park | 12,655 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ringwood | 12,157 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Wanaque | 11,717 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Pompton Lakes | 10,931 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Totowa | 10,797 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| North Haledon | 8,362 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Haledon | 8,261 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Bloomingdale | 8,035 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Haskell | 4,942 | Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Passaic distances to largest New Jersey cities