Passaic, New Jersey

city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Passaic is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total population of 70,537.[6]

Passaic, New Jersey
St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey
St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey
Location of Passaic in Passaic County highlighted in yellow (left). Inset map: Location of Passaic County in New Jersey highlighted in black (right).
Location of Passaic in Passaic County highlighted in yellow (left). Inset map: Location of Passaic County in New Jersey highlighted in black (right).
Census Bureau map of Passaic, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Passaic, New Jersey
Passaic is located in Passaic County, New Jersey
Passaic
Passaic
Location in Passaic County
Passaic is located in New Jersey
Passaic
Passaic
Location in New Jersey
Passaic is located in the United States
Passaic
Passaic
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°51′27″N 74°07′45″W / 40.857552°N 74.129089°W / 40.857552; -74.129089[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyPassaic
Settled1679
IncorporatedApril 2, 1873
Government
 • TypeFaulkner Act (mayor-council)
 • BodyCity Council
Area
 • Total3.24 sq mi (8.39 km2)
 • Land3.13 sq mi (8.11 km2)
 • Water0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)  3.33%
 • Rank326th of 565 in state
11th of 16 in county[1]
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population
 • Total70,537
 • Rank546th in country (as of 2022)[8]
16th of 565 in state
3rd of 16 in county[9]
 • Density22,514.2/sq mi (8,692.8/km2)
  • Rank7th of 565 in state
1st of 16 in county[9]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
Area code(s)973[12]
FIPS code3403156550[1][13][14]
GNIS feature ID0885342[1][15]
Websitewww.cityofpassaic.com

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 1, 2020.
  2. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  3. 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 154.
  4. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  5. "City of Passaic". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
  6. 6.0 6.1 QuickFacts Passaic city, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 11, 2022.
  7. Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.
  8. Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 50,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2022 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022, United States Census Bureau, released May 2023. Accessed May 18, 2023. Note that townships (including Edison, Lakewood and Woodbridge, all of which have larger populations) are excluded from these rankings.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  10. ZIP code lookup for Passaic, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed August 28, 2011.
  11. Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed October 16, 2013.
  12. Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Passaic, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed October 16, 2013.
  13. U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  14. Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.
  15. US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.