Hackensack, New Jersey - Facts & Figures
Hackensack, New Jersey is a suburb of New York City and about 12 miles from Manhattan. Originally called New Barbadoes Township, it became Hackensack officially in 1921. The town is home to Fairleigh Dickinson University, the New Jersey Naval Museum and the World War II submarine USS Ling.
Hackensack is a diverse city, with neighborhoods of different ethnicities and purposes located very close to one another. Land in Hackensack is used for everything from large homes, suburbs, high-rise modern condos, historical landmarks, large-scale medical facilities and industrial complexes to a large county jail. Single-family neighborhoods take up about 1/3 of Hackensack and are mostly located to the west of town. Small businesses, corporations, industrial complexes, government and medical centers account for the majority of Hackensack's economy. Residents and visitors can enjoy city parks, historic landmarks like the Sears building, and nature parks, such as the Hackensack River County Park and Borg's Woods Nature Preserve.
- Population: 43,060
- Industries: Educational, health and social services; Government; Manufacturing; Professional and scientific management; Administrative and waste management services
- Area Codes: 201, 551, 973
- ZIP Codes: 07601, 07602
- Surrounding Cities: Passaic, NJ; Manhattan, NY; Maywood borough, NJ; Bogota borough, NJ; Lodi borough, NJ; Teaneck, NJ; Rochelle Park, NJ; Hasbrouck Heights borough, NJ; Teterboro, NJ; Ridgefield Park, NJ