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Forsgate, NJ

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population

2,102

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,402

ZIP codes

0

Forsgate and its ZIP codes

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Forsgate at a glance

  • Forsgate is 89% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
  • The median household income is $239,097, about 2.3 times the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $692,800 (52% above New Jersey).

Housing and community stats

Forsgate, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$239,097

Poverty rate

3.6%

Median home value

$692,800

Homeownership

98.5%

Bachelor's or higher

77.9%

Median age

45.1

Average commute

39.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (1,063), Chinese Americans (233), Filipino Americans (94).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Forsgate.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$85,564

431,665 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$77,293

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5B

FY 2026, $5,838 per person

Middlesex County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Forsgate, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone40.4%
  • Carpooled1.9%
  • Public transit6.8%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle1.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home46.2%

Average one-way commute: 39.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Forsgate, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,228

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,496

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 21°F

47.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Forsgate, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

21.7%

U.S. 33.3% -11.6 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

6.9%

U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

Cities near Forsgate

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RossmoorCensus-designated place1 mi0.7
JamesburgBorough1.1 mi0.9
WhittinghamCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.7
Encore at MonroeCensus-designated place2 mi0.2
ClearbrookCensus-designated place2.7 mi0.8
ConcordiaCensus-designated place2.7 mi0.8
HelmettaBorough2.9 mi0.8
The PondsCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.2
DaytonCensus-designated place3.3 mi2.4
StonebridgeCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.5
CranburyCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.2
Regency at MonroeCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.7
DeansCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.1
SpotswoodBorough4.9 mi2.3
Monmouth JunctionCensus-designated place5.5 mi4.4
Princeton MeadowsCensus-designated place5.5 mi2.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Forsgate, NJ in?
Forsgate is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Forsgate, NJ?
About 2,102 people live in Forsgate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Forsgate?
Nearby places include Rossmoor (1 mi), Jamesburg (1.1 mi), Whittingham (1.6 mi), Encore at Monroe (2 mi), Clearbrook (2.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023