North Bergen
Township in Hudson County, NJ
North Bergen
North Bergen is a township in northern Hudson County that runs from the Hudson River over the Palisades to the Meadowlands.
- Population
- 61,483Census Bureau estimate, July 2025
- Mayor
- Nicholas J. SaccoTerm ends 2027
- Government
- Walsh Act commission
- ZIP code
- 07047
Latest North Bergen news
Town services
- Official websiteTownship of North Bergen (opens northbergen.org in a new tab)
- PoliceNorth Bergen Police Department (opens northbergenpolice.com in a new tab)
- Municipal courtNorth Bergen Municipal Court (opens northbergen.org in a new tab)
- SchoolsNorth Bergen School District (opens northbergen.k12.nj.us in a new tab)
- LibraryNorth Bergen Free Public Library (opens nbpl.org in a new tab)
- Housing authorityNorth Bergen Housing Authority (opens northbergenhousing.com in a new tab)
- ParkingNorth Bergen Parking Authority (opens nbpaonline.org in a new tab)
Getting around
- Hudson-Bergen Light RailTonnelle Avenue
Neighborhoods
- Woodcliff
- Racetrack Section
- Nungessers
- Bulls Ferry
- Babbitt
Neighboring towns
Questions and answers
What is the population of North Bergen, NJ?
The 2020 Census counted 63,361 people in North Bergen. The Census Bureau estimates 61,483 as of July 1, 2025 (Vintage 2025). It is the fourth largest town in Hudson County by population.
Who is the mayor of North Bergen?
Nicholas J. Sacco has been mayor since 1991. North Bergen uses the Walsh Act commission form: voters elect five commissioners, and the commissioners choose the mayor from among themselves. The current board was elected in May 2023. The next election is in May 2027.
Where is North Bergen Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 4233 Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen, NJ 07047. The main phone is 201-392-2000.
How do I reach the North Bergen police?
Call 911 in an emergency. The police non-emergency line is 201-392-2100.
Where is the North Bergen Municipal Court?
The court is at 4225 Bergen Turnpike. Call 201-392-2088.
What is the ZIP code for North Bergen?
North Bergen uses ZIP code 07047.
Is there a train station in North Bergen?
Yes. Tonnelle Avenue station is the northern end of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and has a park-and-ride lot on Route 1 and 9.
What are the main neighborhoods in North Bergen?
Locals know sections such as Woodcliff, the Racetrack Section, Nungessers, Bulls Ferry and Babbitt in the Meadowlands.
When was North Bergen founded?
North Bergen became a township on April 10, 1843, when the state legislature split it from the northern part of Bergen Township.
