Bridgewater Center
Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey

Bridgewater Center is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 6,082 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Green Knoll, 2.0 miles E.
- 6,082residents (2020 Census)
- 167 ftelevation · 51 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 1,043 / sq mipopulation density
- 08876main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Bridgewater Center
Bridgewater Center is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the west-central part of Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 4,616.
Within Bridgewater Township, the community is bordered to the northeast by Green Knoll and to the southwest by Bradley Gardens. To the south it is bordered by the boroughs of Raritan and Somerville. It is bordered to the northwest by Bedminster Township and to the west by Branchburg Township.
Interstate 287 forms the northeast border of the CDP, separating it from Green Knoll, while U.S. Route 22 forms the southern border with Somerville. Farther to the west, Route 28 (Easton Turnpike) forms the CDP's border with Raritan and Bradley Gardens.
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Living in Bridgewater Center
- Median household income
- $205,595
- Median home value
- $703,700
- Median rent
- $2,662/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Bridgewater Center had 6,082 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,082 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,043 per sq mi (403 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bridgewater Center at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,082 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.83 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6018° N, 74.6531° W |
| ZIP codes | 08876, 08807, 08869 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3407728 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bridgewater Center
- Green Knoll2.0 mi E
- Raritan2.1 mi S
- Bradley Gardens2.1 mi S
- Bridgewater2.7 mi E
- Pluckemin3.2 mi N
- Somerville3.2 mi SE
- The Hills4.0 mi NE
- Martinsville4.1 mi E
- Branchburg4.4 mi SW
- Finderne5.0 mi SE
- Bedminster5.2 mi N
- Manville5.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater Center
What county is Bridgewater Center in?
Bridgewater Center is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Bridgewater Center, NJ?
6,082 people lived in Bridgewater Center at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bridgewater Center, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08876. Other ZIP codes: 08807, 08869.
What is the elevation of Bridgewater Center?
167 feet (51 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bridgewater Center?
Green Knoll (2.0 mi), Raritan (2.1 mi), Bradley Gardens (2.1 mi), Bridgewater (2.7 mi), Pluckemin (3.2 mi).
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