Weehawken
Township in Hudson County, NJ
Weehawken
Weehawken is a Hudson River township where the Lincoln Tunnel connects New Jersey to Midtown Manhattan.
- Population
- 17,827Census Bureau estimate, July 2025
- Mayor
- Richard F. TurnerTerm ends 2030
- Government
- Council-Manager (Faulkner Act, Plan C)
- ZIP code
- 07086
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Town services
- Official websiteTownship of Weehawken (opens weehawken-nj.us in a new tab)
- Mayor and Council (opens weehawken-nj.us in a new tab)
- PoliceWeehawken Police Department (opens weehawken-nj.us in a new tab)
- SchoolsWeehawken Township School District (opens weehawkenschools.net in a new tab)
- LibraryWeehawken Public Library (opens weehawken-nj.us in a new tab)
- Housing authorityWeehawken Housing Authority (opens weehawken-nj.us in a new tab)
- ParkingWeehawken Parking Authority (opens weehawkenpa.org in a new tab)
- Municipal courtWeehawken Municipal Court (opens weehawken-nj.us in a new tab)
Getting around
- Hudson-Bergen Light RailLincoln Harbor, Port Imperial
- NY Waterway ferryPort Imperial / Weehawken (NY Waterway), Lincoln Harbor / Weehawken (NY Waterway)
Neighborhoods
- The Shades
- Weehawken Heights
- King's Bluff
- Port Imperial
- Lincoln Harbor
Neighboring towns
Questions and answers
What is the population of Weehawken, NJ?
The 2020 Census counted 17,197 people in Weehawken. The Census Bureau estimates 17,827 as of July 1, 2025 (Vintage 2025).
Who is the mayor of Weehawken?
Richard F. Turner, mayor since 1990. Weehawken uses the council-manager form of government: voters elect a five-member township council and the council picks the mayor. Turner was re-elected in May 2026 and his term runs to June 30, 2030. Township Manager Giovanni D. Ahmad runs day-to-day operations.
What are the main neighborhoods in Weehawken?
Locals name The Shades (downtown, below the cliffs), Weehawken Heights, King's Bluff, and the waterfront at Port Imperial and Lincoln Harbor.
Where is Weehawken Town Hall?
400 Park Avenue, Weehawken, NJ 07086. Phone 201-319-6005. The municipal court is on the 2nd floor.
How do I get from Weehawken to Manhattan?
Drive or take a bus through the Lincoln Tunnel to West 39th Street, or take a NY Waterway ferry from Port Imperial or Lincoln Harbor to Midtown. Ferries from Port Imperial also run to Pier 11/Wall St and Brookfield Place. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail stops at Lincoln Harbor and Port Imperial.
