Bridgewater
Township in Somerset County, New Jersey
Bridgewater is a township in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 45,977 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Green Knoll, 1.0 miles NW.
- 45,977residents (2020 Census)
- 177 ftelevation · 54 m
- 31.9 sq miland area · 82.6 km²
- 1,442 / sq mipopulation density
- 08807main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Bridgewater
Bridgewater Township is a township in Somerset County in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located within the heart of the Raritan Valley region. Situated within Central New Jersey and crisscrossed by several major highways, the township is known for being both the regional commercial hub for Somerset County (home to Bridgewater Commons and different corporate headquarters) and as a suburban bedroom community of New York City within the New York metropolitan area. The township is located roughly 32 miles (51 km) away from Manhattan and about 20 miles (32 km) away from Staten Island.
Bridgewater Township was created by Royal charter on April 4, 1749, from portions of the Northern precinct. It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships by the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, under the Township Act of 1798. During the nineteenth century, portions of the township were taken to form Warren Township (March 5, 1806), Branchburg Township (April 5, 1845), Somerville (March 25, 1863), Raritan (April 3, 1868) and Bound Brook (March 24, 1869).
As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 45,977, an increase of 1,513 (+3.4%) from the 2010 census count of 44,464, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,524 (+3.5%) from the 42,940 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Bridgewater
- Median household income
- $172,851
- Median home value
- $605,500
- Median rent
- $2,176/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Bridgewater had 45,977 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 45,977 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,442 per sq mi (557 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bridgewater at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 45,977 (2020) |
| Land area | 31.89 sq mi (82.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5924° N, 74.6040° W |
| ZIP codes | 08807, 08805, 08835, 08836, 08869, 08890 |
| Official website | bridgewaternj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403507720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bridgewater
- Green Knoll1.0 mi NW
- Somerville1.6 mi S
- Martinsville1.7 mi NE
- Bridgewater Center2.7 mi W
- Finderne2.7 mi SE
- Raritan3.0 mi SW
- Bradley Gardens3.4 mi SW
- Manville3.6 mi S
- Bound Brook3.9 mi SE
- Pluckemin4.0 mi NW
- Zarephath4.3 mi SE
- The Hills4.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater
What county is Bridgewater in?
Bridgewater is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Bridgewater, NJ?
45,977 people lived in Bridgewater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bridgewater, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08807. Other ZIP codes: 08805, 08835, 08836, 08869, 08890.
What is the elevation of Bridgewater?
177 feet (54 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bridgewater?
Green Knoll (1.0 mi), Somerville (1.6 mi), Martinsville (1.7 mi), Bridgewater Center (2.7 mi), Finderne (2.7 mi).
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