Watchung, New Jersey
Watchung: Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
About
Watchung is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,801 and a population density of 371 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,007 inhabitants.
The city was created 98 years ago in 1925.
Quick Facts about Watchung
| Population : | 6,007 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Somerset County |
| Postal code : | 07069 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 908 |
| Area : | 15.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1926 (98 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:33:08 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 384 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watchung is located at 40°38'16"N 74°27'4"W (40.6378800, -74.4509900). It has 5 neighbors: Berkeley Heights, North Plainfield, Plainfield, Scotch Plains and Warren Township.
Watchung map
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- Official Website
Official website of Watchung
Watchung has 5 neighbours.
- Berkeley Heights township in Union County, New Jersey
- North Plainfield borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
- Plainfield A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the central part of the state. Plainfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Plainfield Historical Museum and the Plainfield Public Library.
- Scotch Plains township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
- Warren Township township in Somerset County, New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Watchung increased by 3.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,801 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,036 | 3.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,063 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,068 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,057 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,033 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,036 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,050 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,051 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,006 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,007 | 0.02% | estimation process |
People born in Watchung (5)
People born in Watchung, including actress Laura Prepon, botanist Harold Norman Moldenke, musician David Palmer, .
List
- Kim Komando (American radio host) she was born in 01/07/1967
- Anthony Volpe (American baseball player) he was born in 28/04/2001
Schools in Watchung
College & universities near Watchung, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491613 | Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060-0000 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watchung, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Watchung
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watchung Post Office | Watchung (NJ) | 07069 |
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 965,424 | Community in Franklin Township, New Jersey |
| Hillsborough | 40,105 | Township in Somerset county, New Jersey |
| Voorhees | 29,107 | Township in Camden County, New Jersey |
| Montgomery | 23,094 | Township in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| North Plainfield | 21,246 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Somerville | 12,157 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bound Brook | 10,159 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Manville | 10,046 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bedminster | 7,949 | Township of New Jersey |
| Raritan | 7,748 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bernardsville | 7,556 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| South Bound Brook | 4,518 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Peapack | 2,086 | Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Far Hills | 901 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Rocky Hill | 666 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Watchung distances to largest New Jersey cities
