Preakness
Census-designated place in Passaic County, New Jersey
Preakness is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Passaic County, New Jersey, with 18,487 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 220 ft (67 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wayne, 1.2 miles NW.
- 18,487residents (2020 Census)
- 220 ftelevation · 67 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.7 km²
- 3,258 / sq mipopulation density
- 07470main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Preakness
Preakness is an unincorporated community located within Wayne in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Preakness had a population of 18,487.
The colt Preakness, after whom the Preakness Stakes Thoroughbred horse race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland is named, was owned by Milton H. Sanford's Preakness Stables located at the corner of Valley Road and Preakness Avenue.
Preakness is the birthplace of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame trainer, Barry Littlefield and his brother Fred Littlefield, a jockey who won the 1888 Preakness Stakes.
The name itself was said to have come from the Native American Minisi name Pra-qua-les for "Quail Woods" in the area. An alternative translation derives the name from per-ukunees, which is thought to mean "young buck".
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Living in Preakness
- Median household income
- $133,205
- Median home value
- $617,700
- Median rent
- $1,918/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Preakness had 18,487 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,487 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,258 per sq mi (1,258 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Preakness at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Passaic County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 18,487 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.67 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9382° N, 74.2249° W |
| ZIP codes | 07470, 07502 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3460810 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Preakness
- Wayne1.2 mi NW
- William Paterson University of New Jersey1.5 mi E
- Packanack Lake1.6 mi W
- Haledon1.9 mi E
- Totowa2.4 mi S
- Prospect Park2.7 mi E
- North Haledon2.7 mi NE
- Paterson3.6 mi SE
- Hawthorne3.7 mi E
- Woodland Park3.7 mi SE
- Singac3.8 mi S
- Lincoln Park4.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Preakness
What county is Preakness in?
Preakness is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Preakness, NJ?
18,487 people lived in Preakness at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Preakness, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07470. Other ZIP codes: 07502.
What is the elevation of Preakness?
220 feet (67 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Preakness?
Wayne (1.2 mi), William Paterson University of New Jersey (1.5 mi), Packanack Lake (1.6 mi), Haledon (1.9 mi), Totowa (2.4 mi).
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