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 100 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6379,-74.4510 |
| Altitude | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1926 (100 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:20:36 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 384 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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, .
More notable people
- Kim Komando (American radio host) she was born in 01/07/1967
- Anthony Volpe (American baseball player) he was born in 28/04/2001
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Watchung, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491613 | Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Watchung, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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