Teaneck

Township of Teaneck, New Jersey

Bergen County, NJ

07666

Neighboring townsBergenfieldBogotaEnglewoodHackensack.infoLeoniaNew MilfordRidgefield Park

Welcome to Teaneck

A proudly diverse township where cultures, faiths, and communities thrive together

Population

39,776

Area

6.22 sq mi

School District

Teaneck Public Schools

Government

Township (Council-Manager)

Incorporated

1895

Elevation

55 ft

ZIP Code(s)

07666

About Teaneck

The Township of Teaneck is one of Bergen County's largest and most diverse communities, home to nearly 40,000 residents representing a remarkable tapestry of ethnicities, religions, and cultures. Nationally recognized as the first community to voluntarily desegregate its public schools in 1965, Teaneck has a deep tradition of civic engagement and inclusivity. The township features beautiful tree-lined streets, a thriving commercial district along Cedar Lane, excellent schools, and the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Highlights

  • First community in the nation to voluntarily integrate its public schools (1965)
  • Remarkably diverse population with vibrant multicultural character
  • Cedar Lane commercial district with eclectic dining and shopping
  • Home to Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • Strong residential neighborhoods with tree-lined streets