Fort Lee

Borough of Fort Lee

Bergen County, NJ

07024

Neighboring townsCliffside ParkEdgewaterEnglewood CliffsLeoniaPalisades Park

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