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Millstone, NJ
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Population
655
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
962
ZIP codes
0
Millstone and its ZIP codes
Millstone at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $141,709 a year, 37% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $494,500 (9% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Housing and community stats
Millstone, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,709
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$494,500
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
46.5%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (127), Irish Americans (119), German Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Millstone.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 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
Millstone, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.9%
- Carpooled33.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Millstone, 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
86° / 19°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Millstone, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Millstone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East MillstoneCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Blackwells MillsCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 7.7 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.4 |
| ZarephathCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ManvilleBorough | 2.9 mi | 2.4 |
| MiddlebushCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2 |
| HillsboroughCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 8 |
| Pleasant PlainsCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Franklin CenterCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Six Mile RunCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Belle MeadCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4 |
| GriggstownCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.4 |
| ClydeCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| FinderneCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4.1 |
| SomervilleBorough | 4.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Franklin ParkCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Millstone, NJ in?
- Millstone is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Millstone, NJ?
- About 655 people live in Millstone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Millstone?
- Nearby places include East Millstone (1.2 mi), Blackwells Mills (1.6 mi), Weston (1.7 mi), Zarephath (2.6 mi), Manville (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023