Watchung
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Watchung is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 6,449 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 259 ft (79 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Plainfield, 1.5 miles S.
- 6,449residents (2020 Census)
- 259 ftelevation · 79 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.6 km²
- 1,072 / sq mipopulation density
- 07069main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Watchung
Watchung () is a borough in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located approximately 29 miles (47 km) west of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,449, an increase of 648 (+11.2%) from the 2010 census count of 5,801, which in turn reflected an increase of 188 (+3.3%) from the 5,613 counted in the 2000 census. It is located within the Raritan Valley region.
Watchung was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 23, 1926, from portions of North Plainfield Township (now Green Brook Township) based on the results of a referendum held on April 20, 1926. The name "Watchung" comes from the Lenni Lenape Native Americans, meaning "high hills" or from "watschu," meaning "hill."
In 2012, Forbes.com listed Watchung as 384th in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes", with a median home price of $767,507.
The borough is one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) for 2014–2018, Watchung residents had a median household income of $153,341, almost double the statewide median of $79,363.
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Living in Watchung
- Median household income
- $173,672
- Median home value
- $882,500
- Median rent
- $2,738/mo
- Median age
- 48.1
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Watchung had 6,449 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,449 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,072 per sq mi (414 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watchung at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,449 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.02 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6428° N, 74.4362° W |
| ZIP codes | 07069, 07060, 07062 |
| Official website | watchungnj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3477600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watchung
- North Plainfield1.5 mi S
- Plainfield2.2 mi SE
- Berkeley Heights2.4 mi N
- Fanwood2.7 mi E
- Scotch Plains3.4 mi E
- Green Brook3.7 mi SW
- Gillette3.8 mi N
- Stirling3.8 mi NW
- Dunellen3.9 mi SW
- Long Hill4.0 mi NW
- New Providence4.2 mi N
- Warren4.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watchung
What county is Watchung in?
Watchung is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Watchung, NJ?
6,449 people lived in Watchung at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watchung, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07069. Other ZIP codes: 07060, 07062.
What is the elevation of Watchung?
259 feet (79 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watchung?
North Plainfield (1.5 mi), Plainfield (2.2 mi), Berkeley Heights (2.4 mi), Fanwood (2.7 mi), Scotch Plains (3.4 mi).
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