Hoboken
City in Hudson County, NJ
Hoboken
The Mile Square City
Hoboken is a city of about 1.25 square miles on the Hudson River, directly across from Manhattan.
- Population
- 59,027Census Bureau estimate, July 2025
- Mayor
- Emily Jabbour
- Government
- Mayor-Council (Faulkner Act)
- ZIP code
- 07030
Latest Hoboken news
Menendez Pushes to Expand and Modernize the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
Hoboken University Hospital Doubles Size of Infusion Center
Five Towns Sue Heliport Operator Over Helicopter Flights
After 80 Years, Stan’s Tells Hoboken: ‘We Held On as Long as We Could’
Hoboken Police Warn of Jewelry Theft Scam, Seek Public’s Help
Town services
- Official websiteCity of Hoboken (opens hobokennj.gov in a new tab)
- PoliceHoboken Police Department (opens hobokenpdnj.gov in a new tab)
- SchoolsHoboken Public School District (opens hoboken.k12.nj.us in a new tab)
- LibraryHoboken Public Library (opens hobokenlibrary.org in a new tab)
- Housing authorityHoboken Housing Authority (opens myhhanj.com in a new tab)
- ParkingHoboken Parking Utility (opens hobokennj.gov in a new tab)
- Municipal courtHoboken Municipal Court (opens hobokennj.gov in a new tab)
- Hoboken City Council (opens hobokennj.gov in a new tab)
- Hoboken City Clerk (opens hobokennj.gov in a new tab)
Getting around
- PATHHoboken
- NJ TRANSIT trainsHoboken Terminal
- Hudson-Bergen Light RailHoboken Terminal, 2nd Street, 9th Street-Congress Street
- NY Waterway ferryHoboken NJ TRANSIT Terminal (NY Waterway), Hoboken 14th Street (NY Waterway)
- Bus terminalHoboken Terminal (NJ TRANSIT buses)
Neighborhoods
- Downtown
- Midtown
- Uptown
- Southwest
- Northwest
- Castle Point
- Shipyard
Neighboring towns
Questions and answers
What is the population of Hoboken, NJ?
The 2020 Census counted 60,419 people in Hoboken. The Census Bureau estimates 59,027 residents as of July 1, 2025.
Who is the mayor of Hoboken?
Emily Jabbour is the mayor. She won a runoff on December 2, 2025, and was sworn in on January 15, 2026, as Hoboken's 40th mayor.
What are the main neighborhoods in Hoboken?
Locals talk about Downtown, Midtown, Uptown, Southwest, Northwest, Castle Point and the Shipyard area on the uptown waterfront.
Why is Hoboken called the Mile Square City?
The nickname comes from the city's small size. Its land area is about 1.25 square miles.
How do I get from Hoboken to Manhattan?
PATH trains from Hoboken Terminal run to 33rd Street and the World Trade Center. NY Waterway ferries leave from Hoboken Terminal and from 14th Street. NJ TRANSIT buses also serve the city.
Where is Hoboken City Hall?
City Hall is at 94 Washington St. The main phone number is 201-420-2000.
