Hackensack

City of Hackensack

Bergen County, NJ

07601, 07602

Neighboring townsBogotaMaywoodParamus.infoRiver EdgeRochelle ParkSouth HackensackTeaneck

Welcome to Hackensack

The heart of Bergen County

Population

44,522

Area

4.24 sq mi

School District

Hackensack Public Schools

Government

City (Council-Manager)

Incorporated

1693 (township), 1921 (city)

Elevation

20-100 ft above sea level

ZIP Code(s)

07601, 07602

About Hackensack

Hackensack is the county seat of Bergen County and one of northern New Jersey's most important urban centers. Home to the renowned Hackensack University Medical Center and the Bergen County Courthouse, it serves as a hub for government, healthcare, commerce, and culture. The city has undergone significant revitalization in recent years, with new residential developments, dining establishments, and cultural venues transforming its downtown into a walkable, vibrant urban core.

Highlights

  • County seat of Bergen County — home to the courthouse and county government offices
  • Hackensack University Medical Center — one of NJ's premier hospitals and largest employers
  • Major downtown revitalization with new mixed-use residential and retail developments
  • Historic Main Street with diverse dining, shopping, and cultural offerings
  • Hackensack River Greenway and waterfront park development underway