Jersey City
City in Hudson County, NJ
Jersey City
Jersey City is New Jersey's second-largest city and the Hudson County seat, on the Hudson River across from Lower Manhattan.
- Population
- 302,013Census Bureau estimate, July 2025
- Mayor
- James SolomonTerm ends 2030
- Government
- Mayor-Council (Faulkner Act)
- ZIP codes
- 07302, 07304, 07305, 07306, 07307, 07310, 07311
Latest Jersey City news
Hudson County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Detective Michael Soriano
Jersey City’s Five Corners Library to Reopen
Menendez Pushes to Expand and Modernize the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
Judy Torres, ‘Queen of Freestyle,’ Honored by Hudson County
Grand Jury Declines to Charge Jersey City Officer in Fatal Shooting
Town services
- Official websiteCity of Jersey City (opens jerseycitynj.gov in a new tab)
- PoliceJersey City Police Department (opens jerseycitynj.gov in a new tab)
- Municipal courtJersey City Municipal Court (opens jerseycitynj.gov in a new tab)
- SchoolsJersey City Public Schools (opens jcboe.org in a new tab)
- LibraryJersey City Free Public Library (opens jclibrary.org in a new tab)
- Housing authorityJersey City Housing Authority (opens jerseycityha.org in a new tab)
- ParkingJersey City Parking Division (opens jerseycitynj.gov in a new tab)
- ParkingParking permit and visitor pass applications (opens jcparking.cmrpay.com in a new tab)
- Hudson County Superior Court (Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex) (opens njcourts.gov in a new tab)
Getting around
- PATHJournal Square, Grove Street, Exchange Place, Newport
- Hudson-Bergen Light RailDanforth Avenue, Richard Street, West Side Avenue, Martin Luther King Drive, Garfield Avenue, Liberty State Park, Jersey Avenue, Marin Boulevard, Essex Street, Exchange Place, Harborside, Harsimus Cove, Newport
- NY Waterway ferryPaulus Hook (NY Waterway), Liberty Harbor / Marin Blvd. (NY Waterway), Port Liberte (NY Waterway), Liberty State Park (Statue City Cruises to Liberty and Ellis Islands)
- Bus terminalJournal Square Transportation Center
Neighborhoods
- Downtown
- Journal Square
- The Heights
- Greenville
- West Side
- Bergen-Lafayette
Neighboring towns
Questions and answers
What is the population of Jersey City, NJ?
The 2020 Census counted 292,449 people. The Census Bureau estimates 302,013 as of July 1, 2025 (Vintage 2025). Jersey City is the second most populous city in New Jersey, after Newark.
Who is the mayor of Jersey City?
James Solomon. He won the December 2, 2025 runoff and was sworn in on January 15, 2026 as the city's 50th mayor. Mayors serve four-year terms.
What form of government does Jersey City have?
Mayor-Council under the Faulkner Act. The City Council has nine members: one for each of the six wards and three elected citywide.
Where is Jersey City Hall?
City Hall is at 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. The main number is 201-547-5000.
How do I reach the Jersey City Municipal Court?
The court is in the Lewis S. McRae Justice Complex, 365 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Call 201-209-6700.
What is the police non-emergency number?
Call 201-547-5477. For an emergency, call 911.
What are the main neighborhoods in Jersey City?
Locals usually name Downtown, Journal Square, The Heights, Greenville, the West Side and Bergen-Lafayette. For elections the city is split into six wards, lettered A to F.
Which PATH stations are in Jersey City?
Journal Square, Grove Street, Exchange Place and Newport.
Which towns border Jersey City?
In Hudson County: Bayonne, Hoboken, Kearny, North Bergen, Secaucus and Union City. Newark lies across Newark Bay and Manhattan across the Hudson River.
Is Jersey City the county seat?
Yes. Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County. The county Superior Court is at 24 Central Avenue in Jersey City.
