Branchburg
Township in Somerset County, New Jersey
Branchburg is a township in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 14,940 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 161 ft (49 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Neshanic Station, 2.4 miles SW.
- 14,940residents (2020 Census)
- 161 ftelevation · 49 m
- 20.1 sq miland area · 52.0 km²
- 744 / sq mipopulation density
- 08876main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Branchburg
Branchburg is a township in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 14,940, its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 481 (+3.3%) from the 2010 census count of 14,459, which in turn had reflected a decline of 107 (−0.7%) from the 14,566 counted at the 2000 census.
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Living in Branchburg
- Median household income
- $168,832
- Median home value
- $610,800
- Median rent
- $2,268/mo
- Median age
- 47.8
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Branchburg had 14,940 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,940 |
|---|---|
| Density | 744 per sq mi (287 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Branchburg at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 14,940 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.07 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5600° N, 74.7161° W |
| ZIP codes | 08876, 08821, 08853, 08869 |
| Official website | branchburg.nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403507180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Branchburg
- Neshanic Station2.4 mi SW
- Bradley Gardens2.9 mi E
- Flagtown2.9 mi SE
- Readington3.3 mi NW
- Raritan3.4 mi E
- Neshanic3.8 mi S
- Bridgewater Center4.4 mi NE
- Hillsborough4.9 mi SE
- Three Bridges5.2 mi SW
- White House Station5.3 mi NW
- Somerville5.7 mi E
- Green Knoll6.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Branchburg
What county is Branchburg in?
Branchburg is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Branchburg, NJ?
14,940 people lived in Branchburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Branchburg, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08876. Other ZIP codes: 08821, 08853, 08869.
What is the elevation of Branchburg?
161 feet (49 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Branchburg?
Neshanic Station (2.4 mi), Bradley Gardens (2.9 mi), Flagtown (2.9 mi), Readington (3.3 mi), Raritan (3.4 mi).
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