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Hightstown, NJ
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey.
Population
5,920
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,800
ZIP codes
0
Hightstown and its ZIP codes
Hightstown at a glance
- Hightstown is about 3.8 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $108,987 a year, 5% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,600 (25% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,606 a month.
Local data for Hightstown, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hightstown, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,987
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$342,600
Median rent
$1,606/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
39.6%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (751), German Americans (660), Ecuadorian Americans (555).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Hightstown.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$94,418
261,312 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,068
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.7B
FY 2026, $12,169 per person
How people get to work
Hightstown, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hightstown, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,115
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,294
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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hightstown, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.0%
U.S. 33.3% -9.3 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Hightstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Twin RiversCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Renaissance at MonroeCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Monroe ManorCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| CranburyCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| RooseveltBorough | 3.9 mi | 1.9 |
| StonebridgeCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ClearbrookCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| The PondsCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Encore at MonroeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Princeton MeadowsCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.5 |
| ConcordiaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| RossmoorCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Plainsboro CenterCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| WhittinghamCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Princeton JunctionCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hightstown, NJ in?
- Hightstown is in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Hightstown, NJ?
- About 5,920 people live in Hightstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hightstown?
- Nearby places include Twin Rivers (1.8 mi), Renaissance at Monroe (2.4 mi), Monroe Manor (2.8 mi), Windsor (3.3 mi), Cranbury (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023