Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset: This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
About
Somerset is a township located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of New Jersey. After 8 years in 2018 city had an estimated population of 965,424 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Somerset
| Population | 965,424 (2018) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Area | 16.74 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4976,-74.4885 |
| Altitude | 118 feet / 36 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:51:28 (12th May 2026) |
| Density | 57,674 Pop. per km² as of 2018 |
| Weather | 67℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Somerset is located at 40°29'51"N 74°29'19"W (40.4976000, -74.4884900).
Somerset map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 940,200 | - | estimation process |
| 2018 | 965,424 | 2.61% | estimation process |
People born in Somerset (4)
People born in Somerset, including actor Gabriel Caste, military officer Isaac Morrison, Revolutionary War captain Peter Pumyea, .
More notable people
- Garret S. Cannon he was born in 01/03/1818
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Somerset, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 486956 | Chamberlain University-New Jersey | North Brunswick (NJ) | 08902-3492 |
| 184427 | Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield | South Plainfield (NJ) | 07080-2424 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Somerset, 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 |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Somerset.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Handy Str Post Office | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901 |
| Somer Post Office | Somerset (NJ) | 08873 |
| New Brunswick Post Office | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901 |
| North Brunswick Post Office | North Brunswick (NJ) | 08902 |
| Highland Park Post Office | Highland Park (NJ) | 08904 |
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 |
| Rocky Hill | 666 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Somerset distances to largest New Jersey cities