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Skillman, NJ
Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Population
345
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
235
ZIP codes
0
Skillman and its ZIP codes
Skillman at a glance
- Skillman is 81% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
Local data for Skillman, NJ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Skillman.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Skillman, 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 Skillman, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
6.0%
U.S. 12.8% -6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Skillman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlawenburgCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.6 |
| HarlingenCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| HopewellBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Rocky HillBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Belle MeadCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4 |
| East Rocky HillCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Princeton | 5.4 mi | 17.9 |
| NeshanicCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.6 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.9 |
| GriggstownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Ten Mile RunCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.5 |
| HillsboroughCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 8 |
| Blackwells MillsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 7.7 |
| FlagtownCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Pleasant PlainsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Neshanic StationCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Skillman, NJ in?
- Skillman is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Skillman, NJ?
- About 345 people live in Skillman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Skillman?
- Nearby places include Blawenburg (1.4 mi), Harlingen (3.2 mi), Hopewell (3.7 mi), Rocky Hill (3.9 mi), Belle Mead (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023