Guttenberg
Town in Hudson County, NJ
Guttenberg
Guttenberg is a town of 0.19 square miles of land on the Palisades and the Hudson River waterfront, and by Census figures the most densely populated incorporated place in the United States.
- Population
- 11,910Census Bureau estimate, July 2025
- Mayor
- Wayne D. Zitt Jr.Term ends 2029
- Government
- Town form
- ZIP code
- 07093
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Town services
- Official websiteTown of Guttenberg (opens guttenbergnj.org in a new tab)
- PoliceGuttenberg Police Department (opens guttenbergnj.org in a new tab)
- Municipal courtGuttenberg Municipal Court (opens guttenbergnj.org in a new tab)
- SchoolsGuttenberg School District (Anna L. Klein School) (opens alkschool.org in a new tab)
- LibraryGuttenberg Resource Center (North Bergen Free Public Library) (opens nbpl.org in a new tab)
- Housing authorityGuttenberg Housing Authority (opens guttenbergha.org in a new tab)
- ParkingGuttenberg Parking Permits (ParkVantage portal) (opens guttenbergnjonline.parkvantage.com in a new tab)
- Pay property taxes online (opens tax.munidex.info in a new tab)
- Guttenberg Brief (monthly town newsletter) (opens guttenbergnj.org in a new tab)
Getting around
Neighborhoods
- Galaxy Towers (Boulevard East)
- Bergenline Avenue
- River Road waterfront (Waterfront Park)
Neighboring towns
Questions and answers
What is the population of Guttenberg, NJ?
The Census Bureau estimates 11,910 people lived in Guttenberg on July 1, 2025 (Vintage 2025). The 2020 Census counted 12,017. With only 0.19 square miles of land, that is more than 60,000 people per square mile, the highest density of any incorporated place in the US by Census figures.
Who is the mayor of Guttenberg?
Wayne D. Zitt Jr., a Democrat. He was re-elected in November 2025 and sworn in on Jan 5, 2026 for a four-year term that runs through 2029.
What are the main areas of Guttenberg?
Guttenberg is small, so people tend to name places rather than neighborhoods: the Galaxy Towers on Boulevard East atop the Palisades, the Bergenline Avenue business strip, and the River Road waterfront, home to Waterfront Park, which Guttenberg shares with North Bergen.
Where is Guttenberg Town Hall?
6808 Park Avenue, Guttenberg, NJ 07093. Main phone 201-868-2315.
Does Guttenberg have a public library?
Not its own. The North Bergen Free Public Library runs the Guttenberg Resource Center in the Galaxy Towers Mall, 7002 Boulevard East. On Nov 3, 2026, voters will be asked whether to set up a free public library in Guttenberg.
Which towns border Guttenberg?
West New York to the south and North Bergen to the north and west. Manhattan lies across the Hudson River.
