Prospect Park
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
Prospect Park is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, with 6,372 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 236 ft (72 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haledon, 0.8 miles W.
- 6,372residents (2020 Census)
- 236 ftelevation · 72 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 13,696 / sq mipopulation density
- 07508main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Prospect Park
Prospect Park 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 6,372, an increase of 507 (+8.6%) from the 2010 census count of 5,865, which in turn reflected an increase of 86 (+1.5%) from the 5,779 counted in the 2000 census.
The borough of Prospect Park was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 13, 1901, from portions of the now-defunct Manchester Township. The borough was named for Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
It is a dry town, where alcohol cannot be sold, as affirmed by an ordinance passed in 1978.
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Living in Prospect Park
- Median household income
- $53,125
- Median home value
- $406,800
- Median rent
- $1,647/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Prospect Park had 6,372 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,372 |
|---|---|
| Density | 13,696 per sq mi (5,288 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prospect Park at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Passaic County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,372 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9413° N, 74.1741° W |
| ZIP codes | 07508, 07522, 07524 |
| Official website | prospectpark.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3461170 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prospect Park
- Haledon0.8 mi W
- William Paterson University of New Jersey1.3 mi W
- Hawthorne1.3 mi NE
- North Haledon1.6 mi N
- Paterson1.9 mi S
- Preakness2.7 mi W
- Glen Rock2.8 mi NE
- Fair Lawn3.0 mi E
- Totowa3.5 mi SW
- Woodland Park3.7 mi S
- Wayne3.7 mi W
- Elmwood Park3.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Park
What county is Prospect Park in?
Prospect Park is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Prospect Park, NJ?
6,372 people lived in Prospect Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prospect Park, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07508. Other ZIP codes: 07522, 07524.
What is the elevation of Prospect Park?
236 feet (72 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prospect Park?
Haledon (0.8 mi), William Paterson University of New Jersey (1.3 mi), Hawthorne (1.3 mi), North Haledon (1.6 mi), Paterson (1.9 mi).
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