Wayne
Township in Passaic County, New Jersey
Wayne is a township in Passaic County, New Jersey, with 54,838 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 174 ft (53 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Packanack Lake, 0.8 miles SW.
- 54,838residents (2020 Census)
- 174 ftelevation · 53 m
- 23.7 sq miland area · 61.4 km²
- 2,312 / sq mipopulation density
- 07470main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Wayne
Wayne is a township in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Home to William Paterson University and located less than 20 miles (32 km) from Midtown Manhattan, the township is a bedroom suburb of New York City and regional commercial hub of North Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 54,838, an increase of 121 (+0.2%) from the 2010 census count of 54,717, which in turn reflected an increase of 648 (+1.2%) from the 54,069 counted in the 2000 census.
Wayne was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 12, 1847, from portions of Manchester Township. Totowa was formed from portions of Wayne and Manchester Township on March 15, 1898. Points of interest include William Paterson University, Willowbrook Mall, Wayne Towne Center, High Mountain Park Preserve, and Dey Mansion.
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Living in Wayne
- Median household income
- $153,056
- Median home value
- $612,700
- Median rent
- $2,164/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Wayne had 54,838 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 54,838 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,312 per sq mi (893 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wayne at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Passaic County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 54,838 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.72 sq mi (61.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.42 sq mi (3.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9459° N, 74.2451° W |
| ZIP codes | 07470, 07035, 07440, 07444, 07502, 07508, 07512 |
| Official website | waynetownship.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403177840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wayne
- Packanack Lake0.8 mi SW
- Preakness1.2 mi SE
- William Paterson University of New Jersey2.4 mi E
- Haledon3.0 mi E
- Totowa3.2 mi SE
- North Haledon3.4 mi E
- Pequannock3.4 mi W
- Pompton Plains3.4 mi NW
- Lincoln Park3.4 mi SW
- Prospect Park3.7 mi E
- Pines Lake3.8 mi N
- Singac4.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wayne
What county is Wayne in?
Wayne is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Wayne, NJ?
54,838 people lived in Wayne at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wayne, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07470. Other ZIP codes: 07035, 07440, 07444, 07502, 07508, 07512.
What is the elevation of Wayne?
174 feet (53 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wayne?
Packanack Lake (0.8 mi), Preakness (1.2 mi), William Paterson University of New Jersey (2.4 mi), Haledon (3.0 mi), Totowa (3.2 mi).
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