Harrison
Town in Hudson County, NJ
Harrison
Beehive of Industry
Harrison is a 1.2 square mile town on the Passaic River across from Newark, home to a PATH station and Sports Illustrated Stadium.
- Population
- 22,105Census Bureau estimate, July 2025
- Mayor
- James A. FifeTerm ends 2026
- Government
- Town form
- ZIP code
- 07029
Latest Harrison news
Charley Closes in Harrison; Ani Ramen to Take Over
World Cup Leaves Harrison a New Mini Soccer Field
Red Bull New York Hosts Yu-Gi-Oh! Anime Night in Harrison This Saturday
Appeals Court Rejects Rep. LaMonica McIver’s Bid to Avoid Trial on Assault Charges
Harrison Invites Residents to Help Paint Its First Community Mural
Town services
- Official websiteTown of Harrison (opens townofharrison.com in a new tab)
- PoliceHarrison Police Department (opens townofharrison.com in a new tab)
- Municipal courtHarrison Municipal Court (opens townofharrison.com in a new tab)
- SchoolsHarrison Public Schools (opens harrisonschools.org in a new tab)
- LibraryHarrison Public Library (opens townofharrison.com in a new tab)
- Housing authorityHarrison Housing Authority (opens harrisonhousing.com in a new tab)
- ParkingParking Permits (Harrison Police Department) (opens townofharrison.com in a new tab)
- Harrison Redevelopment Agency (opens townofharrison.com in a new tab)
- PATH Harrison Station (opens panynj.gov in a new tab)
Getting around
- PATHHarrison
Neighborhoods
- Waterfront Redevelopment Area
- Riverbend District
Neighboring towns
Questions and answers
What is the population of Harrison, NJ?
The 2020 Census counted 19,450 people in Harrison. The Census Bureau estimates 22,105 as of July 1, 2025.
Who is the mayor of Harrison?
James A. Fife, a Democrat, has been mayor since February 2014. His current four-year term ends December 31, 2026, and he is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
How is Harrison governed?
Harrison uses New Jersey's Town form of government: a mayor elected townwide and an eight-member Town Council, two from each of four wards, all serving four-year terms.
Where is Harrison Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 318 Harrison Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029. The main number is 973-268-2425. Police and the municipal court are in the same building.
How do I get from Harrison to New York City?
Take PATH from Harrison station on Frank E. Rodgers Blvd South. The Newark to World Trade Center line runs through Journal Square and Exchange Place to the World Trade Center.
What are the main neighborhoods in Harrison?
South Harrison along the Passaic River is the Waterfront Redevelopment Area, rebuilt since 1997 with apartments, the PATH station and Sports Illustrated Stadium. Developers call part of it the Riverbend District. North of I-280 is the older part of town around Harrison Avenue.
Why is it called Harrison?
The Township of Harrison was created in 1840, in the same law that formed Hudson County. Town history says it was named for President William Henry Harrison. Kearny split off in 1867.
