Bound Brook
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Bound Brook is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 11,988 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Bound Brook, 1.1 miles SE.
- 11,988residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 7,216 / sq mipopulation density
- 08805main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bound Brook
Bound Brook is a borough in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located along the Raritan River. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 11,988, an increase of 1,586 (+15.2%) from the 2010 census count of 10,402, which in turn reflected an increase of 247 (+2.4%) from the 10,155 counted in the 2000 census.
Bound Brook was originally incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 24, 1869, within portions of Bridgewater Township. On February 11, 1891, it was reincorporated as a borough, based on the results of a referendum held on the previous day.
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Living in Bound Brook
- Median household income
- $90,571
- Median home value
- $397,100
- Median rent
- $1,973/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Bound Brook had 11,988 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,988 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,216 per sq mi (2,786 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bound Brook at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 11,988 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.66 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5677° N, 74.5373° W |
| ZIP codes | 08805, 08880 |
| Official website | boundbrooknj.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3406790 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bound Brook
- South Bound Brook1.1 mi SE
- Finderne2.0 mi W
- Middlesex2.1 mi E
- Franklin Center2.5 mi S
- Zarephath2.9 mi SW
- Martinsville3.2 mi NW
- Manville3.3 mi SW
- Weston3.7 mi SW
- Somerville3.7 mi W
- Green Brook3.8 mi NE
- Bridgewater3.9 mi NW
- Dunellen4.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bound Brook
What county is Bound Brook in?
Bound Brook is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Bound Brook, NJ?
11,988 people lived in Bound Brook at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bound Brook, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08805. Other ZIP codes: 08880.
What is the elevation of Bound Brook?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bound Brook?
South Bound Brook (1.1 mi), Finderne (2.0 mi), Middlesex (2.1 mi), Franklin Center (2.5 mi), Zarephath (2.9 mi).
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