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Middlebush, NJ

Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey.

Population

2,049

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,030

ZIP codes

0

Middlebush and its ZIP codes

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Middlebush at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $156,938 a year, 52% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $502,100 (10% above New Jersey).

Local data for Middlebush, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Middlebush, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$156,938

Poverty rate

2.6%

Median home value

$502,100

Homeownership

98.7%

Bachelor's or higher

65.3%

Median age

50.0

Average commute

32.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (245), Irish Americans (245), Indian Americans (196).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Middlebush.

Details

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

Somerset County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone60.4%
  • Carpooled0.7%
  • Public transit5.3%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.8%
  • Worked from home25.8%

Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Middlebush, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Middlebush, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.8%

U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

7.5%

U.S. 12.8% -5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

Cities near Middlebush

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ClydeCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.4
East MillstoneCensus-designated place1.8 mi2.2
SomersetCensus-designated place1.9 mi6.3
Six Mile RunCensus-designated place1.9 mi7.5
Franklin CenterCensus-designated place2.4 mi6.6
WestonCensus-designated place2.6 mi1.4
VoorheesCensus-designated place2.6 mi0.7
MillstoneBorough3 mi0.7
ZarephathCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.4
East FranklinCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.1
South Bound BrookBorough3.5 mi0.6
Blackwells MillsCensus-designated place3.6 mi7.7
Pleasant PlainsCensus-designated place3.8 mi3.2
Franklin ParkCensus-designated place3.9 mi2.6
ManvilleBorough3.9 mi2.4
Rutgers University-Busch CampusCensus-designated place4.1 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Middlebush, NJ in?
Middlebush is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Middlebush, NJ?
About 2,049 people live in Middlebush, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Middlebush?
Nearby places include Clyde (1.6 mi), East Millstone (1.8 mi), Somerset (1.9 mi), Six Mile Run (1.9 mi), Franklin Center (2.4 mi).

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

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