Wanaque, New Jersey

Wanaque: town in Passaic County, New Jersey

About

Wanaque is a town located in the county of Passaic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,116 and a population density of 460 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,717 inhabitants.

The town was created 108 years ago in 1918.

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Location of Wanaque on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Wanaque

Population 11,717 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New Jersey (United States)
County Passaic County
Postal code 07465, 07465
Area 24.15 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.0382,-74.2940
Altitude 722 feet / 220 meters
Establishment March 22, 1918 (108 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 19:07:08 (22nd April 2026)
Density 485 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 5.13% (2010-2020)
Weather 60℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather
NJ Wanaque Reservoir IMG 1921 image
NJ Wanaque Reservoir IMG 1921 image

Geography

Wanaque is located at 41°2'17"N 74°17'39"W (41.0381500, -74.2940400). It has 4 neighbors: Bloomingdale, Oakland, Pompton and Ringwood.

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Weather

60°F
Rain Showers Likely
5 mph SE Wednesday

Rain showers likely before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts...

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Official website of Wanaque

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Demographics

The population of Wanaque increased by 5.13% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 11,116 - census
2011 11,293 1.57% estimation process
2012 11,381 0.77% estimation process
2013 11,490 0.95% estimation process
2014 11,642 1.31% estimation process
2015 11,666 0.21% estimation process
2016 11,684 0.15% estimation process
2017 11,740 0.48% estimation process
2018 11,737 -0.03% estimation process
2019 11,762 0.21% estimation process
2020 11,717 -0.38% estimation process
Wanaque zip code is 07465. County name: Passaic, County fips: 34031
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People born in Wanaque (1)

American football player Chris Port was born in Wanaque

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Wanaque, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
441548 Institute for Therapeutic Massage HASKELL (NJ) 07420

Nearby Transit Stations (16)

Rail and bus stations connected to Wanaque, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
YNY Yonkers station 5 Buena Vista Ave. RAIL
CRT Croton–Harmon station 1 Croton Point Avenue RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Wanaque.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Haskell Post Office Haskell (NJ) 07420

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.
Passaic 69,340 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
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

Wanaque distances to largest New Jersey cities