Clifton
City in Passaic County, New Jersey
Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, with 90,296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Passaic, 1.7 miles E.
- 90,296residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.2 km²
- 8,009 / sq mipopulation density
- 07013main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Clifton
Clifton is a city in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Criss-crossed by several major highways, the city is a regional commercial hub for North Jersey, and bedroom suburb of New York City, in the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city retained its position as the state's 11th-most-populous municipality, just behind tenth-ranked Trenton, and well ahead of Cherry Hill in twelfth place, with a population of 90,296, reflecting an overall increase of 6,160 (+7.3%) from the 2010 census count of 84,136, which in turn reflected an overall increase of 5,464 (+6.9%) from the 78,672 counted in the 2000 census. The Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 88,461 for 2023, making Clifton the 394th-most populous municipality in the nation.
Clifton was incorporated as a city by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 26, 1917, replacing Acquackanonk Township, based on the results of a referendum held two days earlier. Clifton is listed under five different ZIP codes. 07011, 07012, 07013, 07014, and 07015. Clifton has been named as one of the best cities to live in the United States.
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Living in Clifton
- Median household income
- $98,237
- Median home value
- $461,900
- Median rent
- $1,711/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Clifton had 90,296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 90,296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,009 per sq mi (3,092 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clifton at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Passaic County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 90,296 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.27 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8621° N, 74.1604° W |
| ZIP codes | 07013, 07011, 07012, 07014, 07043, 07055, 07424, 07503 |
| Official website | cliftonnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3413690 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clifton
- Passaic1.7 mi E
- Montclair State University2.0 mi W
- Brookdale2.2 mi SW
- Upper Montclair2.5 mi SW
- Great Notch2.6 mi W
- Woodland Park2.6 mi NW
- Nutley2.9 mi S
- Wallington2.9 mi E
- Garfield3.0 mi NE
- Little Falls3.1 mi W
- Elmwood Park3.6 mi NE
- Cedar Grove3.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Clifton
What county is Clifton in?
Clifton is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Clifton, NJ?
90,296 people lived in Clifton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clifton, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07013. Other ZIP codes: 07011, 07012, 07014, 07043, 07055, 07424, 07503.
What is the elevation of Clifton?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clifton?
Passaic (1.7 mi), Montclair State University (2.0 mi), Brookdale (2.2 mi), Upper Montclair (2.5 mi), Great Notch (2.6 mi).
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