Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood: village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
About
Ridgewood is a village located in the county of Bergen in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,958 and a population density of 1,660 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,915 inhabitants.
The village was created 131 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Ridgewood
| Population | 24,915 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Postal code | 07450–07452 |
| Phone Area Codes | 201 |
| Area | 15.03 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9793,-74.1165 |
| Altitude | 89 feet / 27 meters |
| Establishment | November 20, 1894 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:22:42 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,657 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Ridgewood is located at 40°58'45"N 74°6'60"W (40.9792600, -74.1165300). It has 8 neighbors: Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Paramus, Waldwick and Wyckoff.
Ridgewood map
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Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. West wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Ridgewood
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ridgewood decreased by 0.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,958 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,097 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,147 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,199 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,208 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,282 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,232 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,258 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,164 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,056 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,915 | -0.57% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Ridgewood
1Ridgewood Dog Park
Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States View details
Phone: +12013367275
2Irene Habernickel Family Park
1037 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States View details
Phone: +12016705500
3Ridgewood Christmas Tree
18 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Ridgewood
1Ridgewood Village Hall
131 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 View details
Phone: +12016705500 | Website available
People born in Ridgewood (59)
People born in Ridgewood, including basketball player and coach Anne Donovan, paleontologist Robert T. Bakker, painter Alyssa Monks, .
More notable people
- Brian Williams (American TV news anchor) he was born in 05/05/1959
- Mike Ferguson (Congressman) he was born in 22/07/1970
- Frankie Jonas (American actor) he was born in 28/09/2000
- Cosmo Jarvis (English actor and musician, born in the USA) he was born in 01/09/1989
- Josh Flitter (American actor) he was born in 25/08/1994
- Jeffrey Nordling (actor) he was born in 11/03/1962
- Jason Heyward (American professional baseball player) he was born in 09/08/1989
- Paul Mara (American ice hockey player) he was born in 07/09/1979
- Martha Byrne (actress from the United States) she was born in 23/12/1969
- Nikki Krzysik (American soccer player) she was born in 23/05/1987
- Peter Carlisle (politician) he was born in 12/10/1952
- Bob Sebra (American baseball player) he was born in 11/12/1961
- Tyler Clementi (student who committed suicide after being covertly filmed kissing another man and the video being used for homophobic harassment on Twitter) he was born in 19/12/1991
- Don Van Natta, Jr. (American journalist and writer) he was born in 22/07/1964
- Mary Creamer (American basketball player) she was born in 23/09/1981
- Thomas McGuire (United States Army officer) he was born in 01/08/1920
- Sheeri Cabral (American MySQL community contributor) she was born in 17/09/1978
- Bill Wielechowski (American politician) he was born in 07/12/1967
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ridgewood, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183743 | Bergen Community College | Paramus (NJ) | 07652-1595 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ridgewood, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ridgewood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Post Office | Ridgewood (NJ) | 07450 |
Other cities in Bergen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bergen County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack | 43,981 | The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey. |
| Teaneck | 40,446 | Township in New Jersey |
| Fort Lee | 38,356 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Fair Lawn | 32,877 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Garfield | 31,641 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Englewood | 28,278 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Bergenfield | 27,371 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Mahwah | 26,078 | Township of New Jersey |
| Paramus | 26,063 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Cliffside Park | 26,001 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Lodi | 24,206 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Lyndhurst | 22,781 | Township of New Jersey |
| Palisades Park | 20,942 | A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Elmwood Park | 19,863 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Rutherford | 18,209 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Dumont | 17,581 | City in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Ridgewood distances to largest New Jersey cities