West Milford
Township in Passaic County, New Jersey
West Milford is a township in Passaic County, New Jersey, with 24,862 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newfoundland, 4.3 miles SW.
- 24,862residents (2020 Census)
- 863 ftelevation · 263 m
- 76.1 sq miland area · 197.0 km²
- 327 / sq mipopulation density
- 07480main ZIP code (5 in total)
About West Milford
West Milford is a township in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 24,862, a decrease of 988 (−3.8%) from the 2010 census count of 25,850, which in turn reflected a decline of 560 (−2.1%) from the 26,410 counted in the 2000 census. It is the largest in the county by total area, covering 80.32 square miles (208.0 km2) and more than 40% of the county.
West Milford was home to a Warner Bros.-owned theme park from 1972 to 1976 entitled Warner Bros. Jungle Habitat. The 800-acre (320 ha) Jungle Habitat property, with 26 miles (42 km) of paved roads, was purchased by the state in 1988 for $1.45 million and remnants of the theme park remain until today.
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Living in West Milford
- Median household income
- $132,114
- Median home value
- $399,700
- Median rent
- $1,737/mo
- Median age
- 46.7
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West Milford had 24,862 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,862 |
|---|---|
| Density | 327 per sq mi (126 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Milford at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Passaic County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 24,862 (2020) |
| Land area | 76.05 sq mi (197.0 km²) |
| Water area | 5.11 sq mi (13.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1079° N, 74.3888° W |
| ZIP codes | 07480, 07421, 07422, 07435, 07460 |
| Official website | westmilford.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403179460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Milford
- Newfoundland4.3 mi SW
- Upper Greenwood Lake5.4 mi N
- Macopin5.6 mi S
- Bloomingdale5.7 mi SE
- Hewitt5.8 mi NE
- Highland Lakes5.8 mi NW
- Ringwood6.1 mi E
- Wanaque6.9 mi SE
- Butler7.9 mi S
- Vernon8.0 mi NW
- Vernon Center8.2 mi NW
- Oak Ridge8.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about West Milford
What county is West Milford in?
West Milford is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of West Milford, NJ?
24,862 people lived in West Milford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Milford, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07480. Other ZIP codes: 07421, 07422, 07435, 07460.
What is the elevation of West Milford?
863 feet (263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Milford?
Newfoundland (4.3 mi), Upper Greenwood Lake (5.4 mi), Macopin (5.6 mi), Bloomingdale (5.7 mi), Hewitt (5.8 mi).
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