Watchung borough, New Jersey
Official LSAD Designation: Watchung borough • Census GEOID: 3477600
• Somerset County
Watchung borough is an incorporated borough in Somerset County, New Jersey. According to official records from the Census (2025), Watchung borough had an estimated population of 6,583 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation Watchung borough (GEOID 3477600).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
Borough Of Watchung
Municipal
Official Title:
Clerk
Address:
15 MOUNTAIN BLVD, WATCHUNG NJ 07069-6399
County Of Somerset
County
Official Title:
Assistant To The County Administrato
Address:
PO BOX 3000, SOMERVILLE NJ 08876-1262
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,583 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $173,672 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $882,500 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 6.02 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).