Welcome to Paramus
The Retail Capital of Bergen County
Population
27,514
Area
10.47 sq mi
School District
Paramus Public Schools
Government
Borough (Faulkner Act, Mayor-Council)
Incorporated
1922
Elevation
56 ft
ZIP Code(s)
07652, 07653
About Paramus
Paramus is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, renowned as one of the top retail destinations in the United States. Home to several major shopping centers including Westfield Garden State Plaza and Paramus Park, the borough generates more retail sales per square mile than almost any other zip code in America. Despite its commercial prominence, Paramus maintains a strong residential character with tree-lined streets and well-regarded schools. The borough is famously known for its blue laws, which restrict most retail activity on Sundays.
Highlights
- ●Home to Westfield Garden State Plaza, one of the largest malls in the US
- ●Famous blue laws restrict most retail on Sundays
- ●Over $6 billion in annual retail sales
- ●Van Saun County Park with Bergen County Zoo
- ●Top-rated public school district
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