Milford
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Milford is a borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with 1,232 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 154 ft (47 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bridgeton, 2.2 miles SW.
- 1,232residents (2020 Census)
- 154 ftelevation · 47 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 1,042 / sq mipopulation density
- 08848ZIP code
About Milford
Milford is a borough located in western Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,232, a decrease of one person (−0.1%) from the 2010 census count of 1,233, which in turn reflected an increase of 38 (+3.2%) from the 1,195 counted in the 2000 census.
Milford was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 15, 1911, from portions of Holland Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 8, 1911. The borough's incorporation was confirmed on March 13, 1925.
The borough is located on the Delaware River in the western portion of Hunterdon County, known as the Hunterdon Plateau. The borough dates to the mid-18th century when a grist mill was established beside a river in what was then Bethlehem Township. After the mill was destroyed by fire in 1769, the settlement became known as Burnt Mills in Alexandria Township. The area was renamed "Lowreytown" after Thomas Lowrey purchased land in the area in 1796. The community became commonly known as "Millford" or "Millsford" by the beginning of the 19th century, but by 1844 the name had lost a letter or two. By 1863 it was consistently spelled as "Milford". The community was incorporated in 1911 but the official incorporation was not registered until 1925.
The Milford Historic District, encompassing the community, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2025.
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Living in Milford
- Median household income
- $71,806
- Median home value
- $333,600
- Median rent
- $1,523/mo
- Median age
- 47
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Milford had 1,232 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,232 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,042 per sq mi (402 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Milford at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,232 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5735° N, 75.0897° W |
| ZIP code | 08848 |
| Official website | milford-nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3446260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Milford
- Bridgeton, PA2.2 mi SW
- Holland2.5 mi NW
- Frenchtown3.5 mi SE
- Alexandria3.6 mi NE
- Finesville5.1 mi NW
- Bloomsbury5.8 mi N
- Nockamixon, PA5.8 mi SW
- Riegelsville, PA5.9 mi W
- Tinicum, PA6.1 mi S
- Pohatcong6.2 mi NW
- Kingwood6.6 mi SE
- Durham, PA6.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Milford
What county is Milford in?
Milford is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Milford, NJ?
1,232 people lived in Milford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Milford, NJ?
The ZIP code of Milford is 08848.
What is the elevation of Milford?
154 feet (47 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Milford?
Bridgeton (2.2 mi), Holland (2.5 mi), Frenchtown (3.5 mi), Alexandria (3.6 mi), Finesville (5.1 mi).
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