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Griggstown, NJ
Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Population
812
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
332
ZIP codes
0
Griggstown and its ZIP codes
Griggstown at a glance
- Griggstown is 74% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $168,393, 63% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $595,500 (31% above New Jersey).
Local data for Griggstown, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Griggstown, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$168,393
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$595,500
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
51.3%
Median age
55.8
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (183), Russian Americans (155), Polish Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Griggstown.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$112,982
192,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$121,042
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $6,816 per person
How people get to work
Griggstown, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone42.2%
- Carpooled28.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home29.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Griggstown, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,229
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,407
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Griggstown, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.1%
U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Griggstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Mile RunCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Pleasant PlainsCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Blackwells MillsCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Kendall ParkCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.8 |
| East Rocky HillCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Franklin ParkCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.6 |
| HarlingenCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Belle MeadCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4 |
| Rocky HillBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| MillstoneBorough | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| HeathcoteCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.1 |
| Six Mile RunCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 7.5 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.9 |
| East MillstoneCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Monmouth JunctionCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 4.4 |
| MiddlebushCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Griggstown, NJ in?
- Griggstown is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Griggstown, NJ?
- About 812 people live in Griggstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Griggstown?
- Nearby places include Ten Mile Run (1.4 mi), Pleasant Plains (1.5 mi), Blackwells Mills (2.3 mi), Kendall Park (2.6 mi), East Rocky Hill (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023