Pompton Lakes
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
Pompton Lakes is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, with 11,127 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 213 ft (65 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pines Lake, 1.2 miles E.
- 11,127residents (2020 Census)
- 213 ftelevation · 65 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 3,853 / sq mipopulation density
- 07442main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes is a borough in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 11,127, an increase of 30 (+0.3%) from the 2010 census count of 11,097, which in turn reflected an increase of 457 (+4.3%) from the 10,640 counted in the 2000 census.
Pompton Lakes was established on February 26, 1895, from portions of Pompton Township, based on the results of a referendum held three days earlier. The borough was named for the Pompton people, a sub-tribe of Native Americans who lived in the area. It was the first borough to be formed in Passaic County as part of the "boroughitis" that had struck the state at the time. Pompton Lakes did not acquire territory from more than one township, which would have entitled the borough to a seat on the County's Board of Chosen Freeholders.
An outer-ring suburb of New York City, Pompton Lakes is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan. From the higher mountains in and around the borough one can see the New York skyline. Three rivers, the Ramapo, Pequannock and Wanaque, run through the borough, which historically provided much of the energy for various industries in the borough. In the mid-20th century, Pompton Lakes served as a local shopping destination, but lost its status as shopping malls opened in the area in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Living in Pompton Lakes
- Median household income
- $124,454
- Median home value
- $442,400
- Median rent
- $1,845/mo
- Median age
- 39.7
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Pompton Lakes had 11,127 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,127 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,853 per sq mi (1,488 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pompton Lakes at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Passaic County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 11,127 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.89 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0027° N, 74.2867° W |
| ZIP codes | 07442, 07457 |
| Official website | pomptonlakesgov.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3460090 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pompton Lakes
- Pines Lake1.2 mi E
- Riverdale1.5 mi W
- Pompton Plains2.7 mi S
- Wanaque2.7 mi N
- Pequannock2.9 mi S
- Oakland3.1 mi NE
- Butler3.2 mi W
- Bloomingdale3.4 mi NW
- Franklin Lakes4.2 mi E
- Wayne4.5 mi SE
- Packanack Lake4.7 mi S
- Macopin5.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Pompton Lakes
What county is Pompton Lakes in?
Pompton Lakes is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Pompton Lakes, NJ?
11,127 people lived in Pompton Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pompton Lakes, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07442. Other ZIP codes: 07457.
What is the elevation of Pompton Lakes?
213 feet (65 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pompton Lakes?
Pines Lake (1.2 mi), Riverdale (1.5 mi), Pompton Plains (2.7 mi), Wanaque (2.7 mi), Pequannock (2.9 mi).
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