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Whittingham, NJ
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Population
2,480
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,616
ZIP codes
0
Whittingham and its ZIP codes
Whittingham at a glance
- Whittingham is about 2.8 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,550, 25% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $419,000 (8% below New Jersey).
Housing and community stats
Whittingham, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,550
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$419,000
Homeownership
98.0%
Bachelor's or higher
42.8%
Median age
76.0
Average commute
35.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (720), Russian Americans (227), Polish Americans (203).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Whittingham.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,564
431,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5B
FY 2026, $5,838 per person
How people get to work
Whittingham, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home41.2%
Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whittingham, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,228
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,496
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whittingham, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.7%
U.S. 33.3% -8.6 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
6.0%
U.S. 12.8% -6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Whittingham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Encore at MonroeCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ConcordiaCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.8 |
| RossmoorCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.7 |
| The PondsCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| ClearbrookCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.8 |
| ForsgateCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.9 |
| JamesburgBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.9 |
| StonebridgeCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Regency at MonroeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| HelmettaBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.8 |
| CranburyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.2 |
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Renaissance at MonroeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Twin RiversCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Monroe ManorCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| EnglishtownBorough | 5 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whittingham, NJ in?
- Whittingham is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Whittingham, NJ?
- About 2,480 people live in Whittingham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whittingham?
- Nearby places include Encore at Monroe (1.1 mi), Concordia (1.1 mi), Rossmoor (1.2 mi), The Ponds (1.4 mi), Clearbrook (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023