Passaic, NJ GIS Map
Passaic is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, with a population of about 72,019. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Passaic County
- Population
- 72,019
- Elevation
- 112 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.8568, -74.1285
- ZIP code
- 07055
- Land area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Passaic, NJ
Passaic is a city in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city was the state's 16th-most-populous municipality, with a population of 70,537, falling behind Bayonne, an increase of 756 (+1.1%) from the 2010 census count of 69,781, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,920 residents (+2.8%) from the 2000 census population of 67,861. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 68,903 for 2023, making it the 552nd-most populous municipality in the nation. Among cities with more than 50,000 people, Passaic was the fifth-most densely populated municipality in the United States, with more than 22,000 people per square mile.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Passaic
- Clifton, NJ2 mi
- Montclair, NJ5 mi
- Maywood, NJ5 mi
- Paterson, NJ5 mi
- Hackensack, NJ5 mi
- Kearny, NJ6 mi
- North Bergen, NJ7 mi
- East Orange, NJ7 mi
Other Cities in Passaic County
GIS Data for Passaic, NJ
The Passaic map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Passaic without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Passaic Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
70,002
Households
21,151
Median household income
$55,371
Median age
31.9 years
Median home value
$429,900
Median gross rent
$1,465/mo
Owner-occupied homes
23.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
Below poverty level
22.9%
Land area
3.1 sq mi
Population density
22,343 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Passaic
Passaic Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
69,781
April 2020 (estimates base)
70,547
July 2024 estimate
70,722
Change 2010-2020
+1.1%
Change 2020-2024
+0.2%
Photos of Passaic
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Soils of Passaic
General soil map unit at the city center: Wethersfield-Urban land-Boonton
Soil Properties
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 15.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 69 cm
Soil Components
- Urban land31%
- Boonton15%
Alfisols · Typic Fragiudalfs
- Urban land10%
- Boonton8%
Alfisols · Typic Fragiudalfs
- Urban land8%
- Wethersfield5%
Inceptisols · Oxyaquic Dystrudepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Passaic
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Teterboro Ap, Nj weather station, elevation 9 ft, 3.5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 87°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 26°F
Annual precipitation
46.3 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 43 | 51 | 62 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 67 | 56 | 45 |
| Avg low °F | 26 | 27 | 34 | 44 | 53 | 63 | 69 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 31 |
| Precip. in | 3.28 | 2.82 | 4.09 | 3.97 | 3.94 | 4.25 | 4.45 | 4.25 | 4.11 | 3.73 | 3.30 | 4.10 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Passaic
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Passaic County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 95.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindVery High
- LightningVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Coastal FloodingVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- HailVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Passaic FAQ
What county is Passaic in?
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Passaic, New Jersey is located in Passaic County.
What is the population of Passaic?
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Passaic has a population of about 72,019, making it the number 15 of the 50 New Jersey cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Passaic?
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The elevation of Passaic is approximately 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Passaic?
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The ZIP code for Passaic is 07055.
What time zone is Passaic in?
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Passaic is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Passaic from Trenton?
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Passaic is about 55 miles from Trenton, the capital of New Jersey, in a straight line.
How far is Passaic from Newark?
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Passaic is about 9 miles from Newark, the largest city in New Jersey listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Passaic?
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Cities near Passaic include Clifton, NJ (2 miles); Montclair, NJ (5 miles); Maywood, NJ (5 miles); Paterson, NJ (5 miles); Hackensack, NJ (5 miles).
Local notes for Passaic, NJ
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