North Bergen

Township in Hudson County, New Jersey

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North Bergen is a township in Hudson County, New Jersey, with 63,361 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 210 ft (64 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West New York, 1.0 miles SE.

About North Bergen

North Bergen is a township in the northern part of Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 63,361, an increase of 2,588 (+4.3%) from the 2010 census count of 60,773, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,681 (+4.6%) from the 58,092 counted in the 2000 census. The township was incorporated in 1843. It was much diminished in territory by a series of secessions. Situated on the Hudson Palisades, it is one of the hilliest municipalities in the United States. Like neighboring North Hudson communities, North Bergen is among those places in the country with the highest population density.

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Living in North Bergen

Median household income
$78,911
Median home value
$473,500
Median rent
$1,781/mo
Median age
40.7
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North Bergen, NJ population

North Bergen had 63,361 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census63,361
Density12,348 per sq mi (4,768 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

North Bergen at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyHudson County
TypeTownship
Population63,361 (2020)
Land area5.13 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Water area0.43 sq mi (1.13 km²)
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates40.7936° N, 74.0250° W
ZIP codes07047, 07086, 07087, 07093, 10069
Official websitenorthbergen.org
Census code (GEOID)3401752470

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about North Bergen

What county is North Bergen in?

North Bergen is in Hudson County, New Jersey.

What is the population of North Bergen, NJ?

63,361 people lived in North Bergen at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of North Bergen, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 07047. Other ZIP codes: 07086, 07087, 07093, 10069.

What is the elevation of North Bergen?

210 feet (64 m) above sea level.

What towns are near North Bergen?

West New York (1.0 mi), Guttenberg (1.1 mi), Weehawken (1.8 mi), Union City (1.9 mi), Fairview (2.2 mi).

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