South Brunswick
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
South Brunswick is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 47,043 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dayton, 1.0 miles SE.
- 47,043residents (2020 Census)
- 92 ftelevation · 28 m
- 40.6 sq miland area · 105.2 km²
- 1,158 / sq mipopulation density
- 08852main ZIP code (6 in total)
About South Brunswick
South Brunswick is a township in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is centrally located within the Raritan Valley region and is an outer-ring suburb of New York City in the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 47,043, its highest ever decennial census count and an increase of 3,626 (+8.4%) from the 2010 census count of 43,417, which in turn reflected an increase of 5,683 (+15.1%) from the 37,734 counted in the 2000 census.
South Brunswick was first mentioned in minutes of the Board of Chosen Freeholders on February 28, 1778, as being formed from the township of New Brunswick. It was formally incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township have been taken to form Cranbury (as of March 7, 1872) and Plainsboro Township (on April 1, 1919).
Niche.com placed Monmouth Junction in the top 10 of its "2021 Best Places to Live in New Jersey". In 2021, SafeWise placed South Brunswick in the "100 Safest Cities in America".
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Living in South Brunswick
- Median household income
- $150,933
- Median home value
- $582,700
- Median rent
- $1,935/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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South Brunswick had 47,043 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,043 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,158 per sq mi (447 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Brunswick at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 47,043 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.61 sq mi (105.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3847° N, 74.5228° W |
| ZIP codes | 08852, 08512, 08810, 08823, 08824, 08902 |
| Official website | twp.south-brunswick.nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402368790 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Brunswick
- Dayton1.0 mi SE
- Deans1.3 mi N
- Monmouth Junction1.9 mi W
- Kendall Park2.9 mi NW
- Heathcote2.9 mi W
- Forsgate3.8 mi SE
- Princeton Meadows4.1 mi SW
- Franklin Park4.3 mi N
- Ten Mile Run4.3 mi NW
- Rossmoor4.4 mi SE
- Plainsboro4.4 mi SW
- Kingston4.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about South Brunswick
What county is South Brunswick in?
South Brunswick is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of South Brunswick, NJ?
47,043 people lived in South Brunswick at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Brunswick, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08852. Other ZIP codes: 08512, 08810, 08823, 08824, 08902.
What is the elevation of South Brunswick?
92 feet (28 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Brunswick?
Dayton (1.0 mi), Deans (1.3 mi), Monmouth Junction (1.9 mi), Kendall Park (2.9 mi), Heathcote (2.9 mi).
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