West New York, NJ GIS Map
West New York is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, with a population of about 54,280. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Hudson County
- Population
- 54,280
- Elevation
- 175 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.7879, -74.0143
- ZIP code
- 07093
- Land area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About West New York, NJ
West New York is a town in the northern part of Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, situated upon the New Jersey Palisades. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 52,912, an increase of 3,204 (+6.4%) from the 2010 census count of 49,708, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,940 (+8.6%) from the 45,768 counted in the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that the city's population was 51,981 in 2022.
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Cities Near West New York
- Union City, NJ1 mi
- North Bergen, NJ1 mi
- Hoboken, NJ3 mi
- Jersey City, NJ5 mi
- New York City, NY5 mi
- Hackensack, NJ7 mi
- Kearny, NJ7 mi
- Passaic, NJ8 mi
Other Cities in Hudson County
GIS Data for West New York, NJ
The West New York 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 West New York 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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West New York Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
52,004
Households
20,453
Median household income
$71,729
Median age
37.2 years
Median home value
$465,600
Median gross rent
$1,716/mo
Owner-occupied homes
23%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
Below poverty level
19.4%
Land area
1 sq mi
Population density
52,371 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in West New York
West New York 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
49,708
April 2020 (estimates base)
52,835
July 2024 estimate
52,975
Change 2010-2020
+6.3%
Change 2020-2024
+0.3%
Photos of West New York
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Soils of West New York
General soil map unit at the city center: Wethersfield-Urban land-Haledon-Boonton
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 15.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 69 cm
Soil Components
- Boonton19%
Alfisols · Typic Fragiudalfs
- Urban land12%
- Wethersfield8%
Inceptisols · Oxyaquic Dystrudepts
- Haledon7%
Alfisols · Aquic Fragiudalfs
- Udorthents7%
Entisols
- Boonton6%
Alfisols · Typic Fragiudalfs
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 West New York
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the New York Cntrl Pk Twr, Ny weather station, elevation 130 ft, 2.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 28°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 in
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 64 | 54 | 44 |
| Avg low °F | 28 | 30 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 51 | 42 | 34 |
| Precip. in | 3.64 | 3.19 | 4.29 | 4.09 | 3.96 | 4.54 | 4.60 | 4.56 | 4.31 | 4.38 | 3.58 | 4.38 |
| Snow in | 8.8 | 10.1 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 4.9 |
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 West New York
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hudson County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 97.2 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Coastal FloodingVery High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively High
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- DroughtVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery 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.
West New York FAQ
What county is West New York in?
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West New York, New Jersey is located in Hudson County.
What is the population of West New York?
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West New York has a population of about 54,280, making it the number 28 of the 50 New Jersey cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of West New York?
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The elevation of West New York is approximately 175 feet (53 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in West New York?
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The ZIP code for West New York is 07093.
What time zone is West New York in?
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West New York is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is West New York from Trenton?
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West New York is about 55 miles from Trenton, the capital of New Jersey, in a straight line.
How far is West New York from Newark?
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West New York is about 9 miles from Newark, the largest city in New Jersey listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near West New York?
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Cities near West New York include Union City, NJ (1 miles); North Bergen, NJ (1 miles); Hoboken, NJ (3 miles); Jersey City, NJ (5 miles); New York City, NY (5 miles).
Local notes for West New York, NJ
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.