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Harlingen, NJ
Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Population
593
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
735
ZIP codes
0
Harlingen and its ZIP codes
Harlingen at a glance
- Harlingen is 42% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $231,923 a year, about 2.2 times the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $800,900 (76% above New Jersey).
Local data for Harlingen, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harlingen, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$231,923
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$800,900
Homeownership
89.7%
Bachelor's or higher
80.0%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (155), Irish Americans (138), Italian Americans (108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Harlingen.
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
Harlingen, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harlingen, 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
85° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harlingen, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.4%
U.S. 33.3% -11.9 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Harlingen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Belle MeadCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 4 |
| GriggstownCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.4 |
| SkillmanCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.5 |
| East Rocky HillCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Rocky HillBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Blackwells MillsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 7.7 |
| BlawenburgCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HillsboroughCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 8 |
| Ten Mile RunCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Pleasant PlainsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.2 |
| NeshanicCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.6 |
| MillstoneBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| FlagtownCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.7 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Kendall ParkCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.8 |
| East MillstoneCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harlingen, NJ in?
- Harlingen is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Harlingen, NJ?
- About 593 people live in Harlingen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harlingen?
- Nearby places include Belle Mead (1.3 mi), Griggstown (3.2 mi), Skillman (3.2 mi), East Rocky Hill (3.4 mi), Rocky Hill (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023