Rocky Hill, New Jersey

Rocky Hill: borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

About

Rocky Hill is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 682 and a population density of 429 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 666 inhabitants.

The city was created 136 years ago in 1889.

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Quick Facts about Rocky Hill

Population 666 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New Jersey (United States)
County Somerset County
Postal code 08553
Area 1.59 km2
Has part Rocky Hill Historic District
Latitude & Longitude 40.3998,-74.6343
Altitude 354 feet / 108 meters
Establishment December 18, 1889 (136 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 01:21:42 (16th April 2026)
Density 419 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.4% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
91 Washington Street  Rocky Hill  NJ - historic Dutch Reformed Church image
91 Washington Street Rocky Hill NJ - historic Dutch Reformed Church image

Geography

Rocky Hill is located at 40°23'59"N 74°38'4"W (40.3998300, -74.6343200).

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Weather

83°F
Partly Sunny
5 to 10 mph W Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

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Official website of Rocky Hill

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Rocky Hill decreased by 2.4% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 682 - census
2011 686 0.58% estimation process
2012 684 -0.29% estimation process
2013 685 0.15% estimation process
2014 684 -0.15% estimation process
2015 681 -0.44% estimation process
2016 679 -0.29% estimation process
2017 677 -0.3% estimation process
2018 674 -0.45% estimation process
2019 669 -0.75% estimation process
2020 666 -0.45% estimation process
Rocky Hill zip code is 08553. County name: Somerset, County fips: 34035
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People born in Rocky Hill (3)

People born in Rocky Hill, including politician from Georgia, United States John Macpherson Berrien, major in the Revolutionary War John Berrien, wrestler Anthony Cassar, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Rocky Hill, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
186131 Princeton University Princeton (NJ) 08544-0070

Nearby Transit Stations (29)

Rail and bus stations connected to Rocky Hill, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
PJC Princeton Junction station 2 Wallace Road RAIL
NBK New Brunswick station French and Albany Streets RAIL
TRE Trenton Transit Center 72 South Clinton Avenue RAIL
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL
CWH Cornwells Heights 700 Station Ave. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Rocky Hill.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Rocky Hill Post Office Rocky Hill (NJ) 08553

Other places with the same name (1)

Other cities in Somerset County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , NJ.

City Name Population Title
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
Watchung 6,007 Borough in Somerset County, 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