Borough of Saddle River
Bergen County, New Jersey
About Saddle River
Saddle River is a residential borough shaped by its river corridor, wooded landscape, historic resources and tradition of local stewardship. Use this page to learn about the community and find official maps, planning documents, services and civic information.
- Municipality
- Borough
- County
- Bergen County
- Incorporated
- 1894
- 2020 Census
- 3,372 residents
- Area
- About 5 square miles
- ZIP Code
- 07458
Community profile
A borough with a distinct sense of place
Located in Bergen County, Saddle River encompasses approximately five square miles. The 2020 United States Census counted 3,372 residents. The community is known for its residential setting, river and stream corridors, mature landscape, open spaces and historic resources.
Saddle River was incorporated as a borough in 1894. Its development from earlier settlement through modern municipal government is documented in the Borough's local-history materials, and the pages below connect you to that history and to the Borough's preservation, planning and public-information resources.
History and preservation
Historic status and review requirements are property-specific, so a rule that applies to one address may not apply to the one beside it.
The History page carries the community narrative. The Landmarks Commission holds the official preservation procedures, records and contact information, and both are listed below.
History, place and planning
Explore Saddle River
Use these official Borough pages to learn about the community, view posted resources and follow current public information.
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Local history
History of Saddle River
Read the Borough's condensed history and learn about people, places and events that shaped the community.
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Images
Picture Gallery
Visit the Borough's posted gallery of community and local images.
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Reference materials
Maps
Access the Borough's posted tax, street and zoning map resources.
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Planning documents
Master Plan and Related Materials
Review the Borough's Master Plan and related planning documents, including reexamination and housing materials.
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Historic preservation
Landmarks Commission
Find preservation-review procedures, meetings, records and contact information for property-specific questions.
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Meetings and events
Borough Calendar
See scheduled public meetings, Borough events and community activities posted to the municipal calendar.
View the calendar
Living in Saddle River
Resident essentials
Start with the new-resident guide, then use the responsible Borough or service-provider page for current instructions, schedules and contacts.
- Start here New Resident Guide Orientation links for households new to the Borough.
- Borough offices Departments and Offices Find the office responsible for permits, taxes, records and services.
- Schools School Information Access the Borough's school information and district links.
- Providers Utility Information Find electric, gas, communications and provider resources.
- Collection Garbage and Recycling Review current collection information and posted schedules.
- Public safety Emergency Information Find public-safety contacts, official alerts and preparedness resources.
Official municipal sources
Civic information and Borough Hall
Find the responsible office and current public record
Use the Government page for departments, officials, boards, records and municipal services. Meeting records and the online Borough Code are maintained on their dedicated pages.
Municipal Building 100 East Allendale RoadSaddle River, NJ 07458
Main telephone: 201-327-2609
Administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding Borough holidays and emergency closures. Individual office hours may differ.
Use the official source
Requirements change, and many of them turn on the specific property, so a general overview is a starting point rather than an answer.
For a current requirement or a question about an individual address, use the Borough Code, recently adopted laws, the official Borough maps and the office responsible for the subject.
Population figure: 2020 Census municipal population table (PDF), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.