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Populated place in Morris County, New Jersey, US From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pompton Plains is a census-designated place[5] (CDP) and unincorporated community constituting the majority of Pequannock Township, Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 11,144.[2] The community was first listed as a CDP in advance of the 2020 census.[4]
Pompton Plains, New Jersey | |
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![]() Historic Van Ness House | |
Location in Morris County Location in New Jersey | |
Coordinates: 40°58′5″N 74°17′45″W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | Morris |
Township | Pequannock |
Area | |
• Total | 5.33 sq mi (13.79 km2) |
• Land | 5.18 sq mi (13.41 km2) |
• Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
Elevation | 201 ft (61 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 11,144 |
• Density | 2,146.4/sq mi (828.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
ZIP Code | 07444 |
Area code(s) | 973/862 |
FIPS code | 34-60120[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2806168[4] |
Pompton Plains is situated in the valley of the Pompton River, which forms the eastern border of the community, the township, and Morris County. Across the river to the east is Wayne in Passaic County, and across the river to the northeast is the borough of Pompton Lakes. Neighboring communities in Morris County are Riverdale to the north, Kinnelon to the west, Lincoln Park to the southwest, and the remainder of Pequannock Township to the south.
New Jersey Route 23 runs through the east side of the community, leading northwest 22 miles (35 km) to Franklin and south 5 miles (8 km) to Interstate 80 in Wayne. Interstate 287 passes through the northwest part of Pompton Plains, with the closest access from Exit 52 (Route 23) in Riverdale.
As of the 2020 United States census, the area had a population of 11,144.[2]
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Pompton Plains include:
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