The Hasbrouck Heights city government follows a borough form of government. It is comprised of a mayor and a council. The council acts as the legislative body, while the mayor presides over meetings. The mayor appoints committees and votes only in ties. In addition, he can veto an ordinance, and an override requires a two-thirds vote by the entire council. The mayor also makes committee assignments for the council members and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice of the council.
The population of Hasbrouck Heights is estimated to be 4,614 as of 2010. The city is located in Bergen, New Jersey. This ZIP Code is designated by the USPS, and it is known as such. Residents can look for the census data to see if their home address is listed in Hasbrouck Heights. The population of Hasbrouck Heights is expected to reach 4,5,614 by 2020, which is higher than the national average.
The census results for Hasbrouck Heights show that the city has a mixed population. Ninety percent of the population is white, while five percent of the residents are Asian. The median household income was $55,340. The complete list of residents is available in the following chart. There are many notable people from the area. A few celebrities from Hasbrouck Heights include: Jason Biggs, author of "The Last Man Standing", Frank W. Burr, a former mayor of Teaneck, New Jersey, and Marian Calabro, a publisher of history books.