Oak Ridge, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oak Ridge, New Jersey
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Lake Swannanoa Clubhouse at Ringling Manor Estates located in Jefferson Township
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 Oak Ridge, New Jersey
Location in Morris County, New Jersey
Oak Ridge, New Jersey
Location in Passaic County, New Jersey
Oak Ridge, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Oak Ridge, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Passaic, Morris |
| Township | Jefferson and West Milford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.26 sq mi (36.94 km2) |
| • Land | 13.31 sq mi (34.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,996 |
| • Density | 826.0/sq mi (318.9/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
07438
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| FIPS code | 34-53910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0878910 |
Oak Ridge is a community in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people. However, it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
Oak Ridge is special because it sits right on the border of two different counties. These are Passaic County and Morris County. It is also part of two different townships: West Milford Township and Jefferson Township. The local post office uses ZIP Code 07438 for this area.
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About Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is located along the Pequannock River. It is also near Route 23 and the main line of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad. County Route 699, also called Oak Ridge Road, runs south from Route 23. It is the main local road going north and south in the community.
Some people living in the Jefferson Township part of Oak Ridge say they are from "Milton." This was true as of 2018.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2020 United States census, the population of Oak Ridge was 10,996 people.
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| 2020 | 10,996 | — | |
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Weather in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. On climate maps, this is shown as "Dfb" using the Köppen Climate Classification system.
Schools in Oak Ridge
Students in Oak Ridge go to different school districts depending on where they live. If they live in the Jefferson Township part, they attend Jefferson Township Public Schools. If they live in the West Milford Township part, they attend West Milford Township Public Schools.
The high schools for these areas are Jefferson Township High School and West Milford High School.
Famous People from Oak Ridge
Some people who have lived in or are connected to Oak Ridge include:
- Douglas Yeo (born in 1955), a talented bass trombonist.
