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Neshanic, NJ
Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Population
626
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
175
ZIP codes
0
Neshanic and its ZIP codes
Neshanic at a glance
- Neshanic is 86% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $166,250, 61% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $540,300 (19% above New Jersey).
Local data for Neshanic, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Neshanic, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$166,250
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$540,300
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
53.8%
Median age
61.8
Average commute
35.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (116), German Americans (100), Italian Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Neshanic.
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
Neshanic, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 35.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Neshanic, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Neshanic, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
6.7%
U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Neshanic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlagtownCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Neshanic StationCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 9.4 |
| HillsboroughCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 8 |
| Belle MeadCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4 |
| HarlingenCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Three BridgesCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| Bradley GardensCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.5 |
| SkillmanCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.5 |
| RaritanBorough | 5.9 mi | 2 |
| MillstoneBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Blackwells MillsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.7 |
| BlawenburgCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| SomervilleBorough | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| ManvilleBorough | 7.1 mi | 2.4 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.4 |
| GriggstownCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Neshanic, NJ in?
- Neshanic is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Neshanic, NJ?
- About 626 people live in Neshanic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Neshanic?
- Nearby places include Flagtown (1.8 mi), Neshanic Station (2.3 mi), Hillsborough (2.9 mi), Belle Mead (3.8 mi), Harlingen (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023