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Hackensack, NJ
City in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07601.
Population
46,057
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
10,989
ZIP codes
1
Hackensack and its ZIP codes
Hackensack at a glance
- Hackensack is about 8.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 20th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $84,277 a year, 19% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $393,700 (13% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,911 a month.
Local data for Hackensack, NJ
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools8
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices1
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores32
- Restaurants246
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Hackensack, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,277
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$393,700
Median rent
$1,911/mo
Homeownership
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher
42.1%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Ecuadorian Americans (4,765), Italian Americans (4,019), Dominican Americans (3,935).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Hackensack.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,431
437,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$106,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.7B
FY 2026, $6,990 per person
PPP loans
$313M
2,951 loans, 31,576 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hackensack, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.8%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit11.7%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hackensack, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,028
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,724
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hackensack, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Hackensack
1 in or overlapping Hackensack. Population shown
Cities near Hackensack
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BogotaBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.8 |
| MaywoodBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.3 |
| LodiBorough | 1.8 mi | 2.3 |
| TeterboroBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Hasbrouck HeightsBorough | 2.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Ridgefield ParkVillage | 2.7 mi | 1.7 |
| River EdgeBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Little FerryBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.5 |
| GarfieldCity | 3.1 mi | 2.1 |
| MoonachieBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Wood-RidgeBorough | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| LeoniaBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.5 |
| New MilfordBorough | 3.6 mi | 2.3 |
| BergenfieldBorough | 3.7 mi | 2.9 |
| WallingtonBorough | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| EnglewoodCity | 3.9 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hackensack, NJ in?
- Hackensack is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Hackensack, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hackensack include 07601.
- What is the population of Hackensack, NJ?
- About 46,057 people live in Hackensack, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hackensack?
- Nearby places include Bogota (1.3 mi), Maywood (1.4 mi), Lodi (1.8 mi), Teterboro (1.9 mi), Hasbrouck Heights (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023