Spotswood

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

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Spotswood is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 8,163 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Helmetta, 1.9 miles SW.

About Spotswood

Spotswood is a borough in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The community is nestled within the heart of the Raritan Valley region, with the Manalapan Brook and Matchaponix Brook forming the confluence of the South River (a Raritan River tributary) inside the borough. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,163, a decrease of 94 (−1.1%) from the 2010 census count of 8,257, which in turn reflected an increase of 377 (+4.8%) from the 7,880 counted in the 2000 census.

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Living in Spotswood

Median household income
$105,060
Median home value
$369,900
Median rent
$1,079/mo
Median age
46
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Spotswood, NJ population

Spotswood had 8,163 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,163
Density3,530 per sq mi (1,363 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Spotswood at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyMiddlesex County
TypeBorough
Population8,163 (2020)
Land area2.31 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Water area0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²)
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates40.3936° N, 74.3927° W
ZIP code08884
Official websitespotswoodboro.com
Census code (GEOID)3469810

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Spotswood

What county is Spotswood in?

Spotswood is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Spotswood, NJ?

8,163 people lived in Spotswood at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Spotswood, NJ?

The ZIP code of Spotswood is 08884.

What is the elevation of Spotswood?

36 feet (11 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Spotswood?

Helmetta (1.9 mi), East Brunswick (2.6 mi), South River (3.7 mi), Jamesburg (4.0 mi), Milltown (4.5 mi).

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