Hackensack
City in Bergen County, New Jersey
Hackensack is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey, with 46,030 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maywood, 1.3 miles NW.
- 46,030residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 10,983 / sq mipopulation density
- 07601main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Hackensack
Hackensack is the most populous municipality in and the county seat of Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The area was officially named New Barbadoes Township until 1921, but has informally been known as Hackensack since at least the 18th century. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 46,030, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 3,020 (+7.0%) from the 2010 census count of 43,010, which in turn reflected an increase of 333 (+0.8%) from the 42,677 counted in the 2000 census.
An inner suburb of New York City, Hackensack is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan and about 7 miles (11 km) from the George Washington Bridge. From a number of locations, including portions of Prospect Avenue, the New York City skyline can be seen.
The Metropolitan Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University straddles the Hackensack River in both Hackensack and Teaneck. Hackensack is also the home of the former New Jersey Naval Museum and the World War II submarine USS Ling. Astronaut Wally Schirra is perhaps Hackensack's most famous native son.
The city has diverse neighborhoods and land uses located close to one another. Within its borders are the Hackensack University Medical Center, a residential high-rise district about a mile long (along Prospect Avenue between Beech Street and Passaic Street), suburban neighborhoods of single-family houses, stately older homes on acre-plus lots, older two-family neighborhoods, large garden apartment complexes, industrial areas, the Bergen County Jail, a tidal river, Hackensack River County Park, Borg's Woods Nature Preserve, various city parks, large office buildings, a major college campus, the Bergen County Court House, a vibrant small-city downtown district, and various small neighborhood business districts.
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Living in Hackensack
- Median household income
- $84,277
- Median home value
- $393,700
- Median rent
- $1,911/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Hackensack had 46,030 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 46,030 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,983 per sq mi (4,240 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hackensack at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Bergen County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 46,030 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.19 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8894° N, 74.0457° W |
| ZIP codes | 07601, 07603, 07606, 07607, 07644, 07662, 07666 |
| Official website | hackensack.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3428680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hackensack
- Maywood1.3 mi NW
- Bogota1.3 mi SE
- South Hackensack1.8 mi S
- Teaneck1.8 mi E
- Rochelle Park2.1 mi NW
- Lodi2.1 mi SW
- Hasbrouck Heights2.4 mi SW
- Teterboro2.5 mi S
- River Edge2.6 mi N
- Saddle Brook2.7 mi W
- Ridgefield Park2.7 mi SE
- Little Ferry3.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hackensack
What county is Hackensack in?
Hackensack is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Hackensack, NJ?
46,030 people lived in Hackensack at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hackensack, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07601. Other ZIP codes: 07603, 07606, 07607, 07644, 07662, 07666.
What is the elevation of Hackensack?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hackensack?
Maywood (1.3 mi), Bogota (1.3 mi), South Hackensack (1.8 mi), Teaneck (1.8 mi), Rochelle Park (2.1 mi).
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