Great Notch
Census-designated place in Passaic County, New Jersey

Great Notch is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Passaic County, New Jersey, with 3,289 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Falls, 0.5 miles NW.
- 3,289residents (2020 Census)
- 312 ftelevation · 95 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 3,316 / sq mipopulation density
- 07424main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Great Notch
Great Notch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in eastern Little Falls, in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Great Notch had a population of 3,289. It gets its name from a gap in the first of the Watchung Mountains. Located in Great Notch are parts of Montclair State University and the Great Notch Fire Company.
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Living in Great Notch
- Median household income
- $162,101
- Median home value
- $580,400
- Median rent
- $2,070/mo
- Median age
- 50.4
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Great Notch had 3,289 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,289 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,316 per sq mi (1,280 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Great Notch at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Passaic County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,289 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8715° N, 74.2086° W |
| ZIP codes | 07424, 07009 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3427390 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Great Notch
- Little Falls0.5 mi NW
- Montclair State University0.7 mi SE
- Cedar Grove1.4 mi SW
- Woodland Park1.5 mi NE
- Singac2.0 mi NW
- Upper Montclair2.0 mi S
- Totowa2.3 mi N
- Clifton2.6 mi E
- North Caldwell2.7 mi W
- Brookdale3.0 mi SE
- Verona3.2 mi SW
- Montclair3.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Great Notch
What county is Great Notch in?
Great Notch is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Great Notch, NJ?
3,289 people lived in Great Notch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Great Notch, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07424. Other ZIP codes: 07009.
What is the elevation of Great Notch?
312 feet (95 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Great Notch?
Little Falls (0.5 mi), Montclair State University (0.7 mi), Cedar Grove (1.4 mi), Woodland Park (1.5 mi), Singac (2.0 mi).
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