Welcome to Fort Lee
Gateway to the George Washington Bridge
Population
40,267
Area
2.79 sq mi
School District
Fort Lee School District
Government
Borough (Faulkner Act, Council-Manager)
Incorporated
1904
Elevation
300 ft (Palisades cliffs) to 30 ft (river level)
ZIP Code(s)
07024
About Fort Lee
Fort Lee is a densely populated borough in Bergen County perched atop the Hudson Palisades directly across from Upper Manhattan. Known as the birthplace of the American film industry and the western anchor of the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee is a vibrant, culturally diverse community with a dramatic skyline of residential high-rises, a thriving Korean and Japanese dining scene, and unmatched proximity to New York City.
Highlights
- ●Western anchorage of the George Washington Bridge
- ●Historic birthplace of the American motion picture industry
- ●One of the most ethnically diverse communities in New Jersey
- ●Palisades Interstate Park runs along its eastern cliffs
- ●Major Korean-American cultural hub with vibrant restaurant scene
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