Packanack Lake
Census-designated place in Passaic County, New Jersey
Packanack Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Passaic County, New Jersey, with 6,261 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wayne, 0.8 miles NE.
- 6,261residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 3,365 / sq mipopulation density
- 07470ZIP code
About Packanack Lake
Packanack Lake is an unincorporated lake community and census-designated place (CDP) in Wayne in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The community is located 30 minutes northwest of Manhattan. As of the 2020 census, Packanack Lake had a population of 6,261.
The median income in Packanack Lake was $100,887, and the average income of households with children was $140,869. 95.9% of Packanack area residents are high school graduates while 57.5% are college graduates. 77.4% of residents are married. 41.4% of residents had children. The average age of residents was 40.6 years old.
Gatherings and social events are held on both East Beach (on Lake Drive East) and West Beach (on Lake Drive West) which include band concerts, craft shows, and bonfires.
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Living in Packanack Lake
- Median household income
- $213,103
- Median home value
- $601,000
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Packanack Lake had 6,261 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,261 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,365 per sq mi (1,299 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Packanack Lake at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Passaic County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,261 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.86 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9385° N, 74.2558° W |
| ZIP code | 07470 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3455620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Packanack Lake
- Wayne0.8 mi NE
- Preakness1.6 mi E
- Lincoln Park2.7 mi SW
- William Paterson University of New Jersey3.1 mi E
- Totowa3.1 mi SE
- Pequannock3.1 mi NW
- Pompton Plains3.2 mi NW
- Haledon3.5 mi E
- Singac3.8 mi S
- North Haledon4.1 mi NE
- Pines Lake4.2 mi N
- Prospect Park4.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Packanack Lake
What county is Packanack Lake in?
Packanack Lake is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Packanack Lake, NJ?
6,261 people lived in Packanack Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Packanack Lake, NJ?
The ZIP code of Packanack Lake is 07470.
What is the elevation of Packanack Lake?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Packanack Lake?
Wayne (0.8 mi), Preakness (1.6 mi), Lincoln Park (2.7 mi), William Paterson University of New Jersey (3.1 mi), Totowa (3.1 mi).
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