Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway: township in New Jersey, United States
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Piscataway is a township located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 56,044 and a population density of 1,137 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 57,164 inhabitants.
The township was created 332 years ago in 1693.
Piscataway is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The township is a bedroom suburb of the New York metropolitan area, located within the heart of the Raritan Valley region.
The name "Piscataway" is derived from Algonquian language words that mean "town near waters", which refers to two streams that were once called the Great Piscataqua and Little Piscataqua.
Piscataway Township was originally created on April 13, 1688, and was formally incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township have been taken to form Franklin Township (February 27, 1838), Dunellen (April 9, 1838), Middlesex Borough (March 5, 1914) and South Plainfield (March 22, 1922).
Piscataway Township's geographic borders are almost identical to those of Piscataway's ZIP code (08854), which is also used by adjacent Edison Township in Middlesex County and Franklin Township in Somerset County. The Edison-Piscataway-Dunellen Regional School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Students attend Edward J. Bloustein Schoolhouse for
Quick Facts about Piscataway
| Population | 57,164 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area | 49.29 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4993,-74.3990 |
| Altitude | 56 feet / 17 meters |
| Establishment | October 31, 1693 (332 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:31:09 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 08854 |
| Density | 1,160 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Piscataway is located at 40°29'57"N 74°23'57"W (40.4992700, -74.3990400). It has 8 neighbors: Highland Park, Dunellen, Edison, Middlesex, New Brunswick, Plainfield, South Bound Brook and South Plainfield.
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Piscataway increased by 1.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56,044 | - | census |
| 2011 | 56,204 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 56,646 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 56,854 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 56,846 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 57,029 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 56,864 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,925 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 56,721 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 56,837 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 57,164 | 0.57% | estimation process |
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People born in Piscataway (25)
People born in Piscataway, including Model, actress Lisa Marie, women's basketball player Asjha Jones, sportsperson Anthony Davis, .
More notable people
- Paul Rudnick (American playwright and screenwriter) he was born in 29/12/1957
- Robert Scoble (American blogger) he was born in 18/01/1965
- Kyle Wilson (American football player) he was born in 30/05/1987
- Melissa Bacelar (American actress) she was born in 11/05/1979
- Brandon Renkart (American football player) he was born in 29/12/1984
- Edward Antill (American Revolutionary War soldier) he was born in 11/04/1742
- Isaac Low (American politician) he was born in 13/04/1735
- Karl-Anthony Towns (American professional basketball player) he was born in 15/11/1995
- Marc Cintron (American footballer) he was born in 12/11/1990
- Nicholas Low (American merchant and developer) he was born in 30/03/1739
- Rachael Hip-Flores (American actress and writer) she was born in 21/10/1987
- Tim Martin Gleason (American actor and singer)
- Dwayne Gratz (American football player) he was born in 08/03/1990
- Marvin Booker (Player of American football) he was born in 16/03/1990
- J. D. Griggs (American football player) he was born in 05/11/1990
- Jeremy Crayton (American-football player (1990-)) he was born in 27/11/1990
- Tajae Sharpe (American football wide receiver) he was born in 23/12/1994
- Andrew Drake I (American Revolutionary War captain) he was born in 20/01/1684
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Piscataway, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 384421 | Rabbi Jacob Joseph School | Edison (NJ) | 08817-4494 |
| 185536 | Middlesex County College | Edison (NJ) | 08818-3050 |
| 185758 | New Brunswick Theological Seminary | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901-1107 |
| 186380 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901-1281 |
| 482556 | DeVry University-New Jersey | North Brunswick (NJ) | 08902 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to Piscataway, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Piscataway.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nixon Post Office | Edison (NJ) | 08817 |
| Highland Park Post Office | Highland Park (NJ) | 08904 |
| Edison Post Office | Edison (NJ) | 08817 |
| Kilmer Post Office | Edison (NJ) | 08899 |
| New Brunswick Post Office | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Edison | 98,721 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Perth Amboy | 51,309 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 19,229 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Avenel | 17,011 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Piscataway distances to largest New Jersey cities