Middlebush
Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey

Middlebush is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 2,368 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clyde, 1.5 miles SE.
- 2,368residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 1,190 / sq mipopulation density
- 08873ZIP code
About Middlebush
Middlebush is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Franklin Township, in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Middlebush had a population of 2,368. It is perhaps most distinguished as being the host section for Franklin Township's municipal complex.
Middlebush still has a rural feel with 19th-century homes and tree-lined streets. Middlebush was once a stop on the Millstone and New Brunswick Railroad, and this legacy is evident in the street named Railroad Avenue that presently has no railroad tracks in sight.
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Living in Middlebush
- Median household income
- $156,938
- Median home value
- $502,100
- Median age
- 50
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Middlebush had 2,368 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,368 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,190 per sq mi (460 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Middlebush at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,368 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.99 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5020° N, 74.5354° W |
| ZIP code | 08873 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3445870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Middlebush
- Clyde1.5 mi SE
- East Millstone1.8 mi W
- Somerset1.9 mi E
- Franklin1.9 mi SW
- Franklin Center2.1 mi N
- Six Mile Run2.2 mi S
- Weston2.5 mi NW
- Voorhees2.6 mi SE
- Zarephath3.0 mi NW
- Millstone3.2 mi W
- East Franklin3.4 mi E
- South Bound Brook3.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Middlebush
What county is Middlebush in?
Middlebush is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Middlebush, NJ?
2,368 people lived in Middlebush at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Middlebush, NJ?
The ZIP code of Middlebush is 08873.
What is the elevation of Middlebush?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Middlebush?
Clyde (1.5 mi), East Millstone (1.8 mi), Somerset (1.9 mi), Franklin (1.9 mi), Franklin Center (2.1 mi).
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