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Old Tappan, New Jersey

Borough · Population 6,342 · #173 in New Jersey
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Old Tappan, New Jersey

Old Tappan is a borough in northern Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

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About Old Tappan

Old Tappan, NJ is a close-knit town located in northeastern New Jersey counting 6,342 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Old Tappan is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 3.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,916 residents per square mile.

What Makes Old Tappan Unique

  • The only place in America named Old Tappan — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,342.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Old Tappan

  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
  • BBQ Chicken — chicken
  • Butterworths Bagels — bagel
  • The Bouwerie — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Old Tappan

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Old Tappan

  • Charles DeWolf Middle School
  • Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
  • T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
  • Woodside Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Mayor🏛️ Thomas Gallagher
Population (2024)6,342
Rank in state#173 of 323
Land area3.31 sq mi
Density1,916/sq mi
Coordinates41.0233, -73.9842

🗺️ Map of Old Tappan