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ZIP Code 07069
Watchung, NJ, Somerset County
Population
6,623
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,046
City
Watchung
ZIP 07069 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 07069 at a glance
- The median household income is $171,705, 66% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $883,300 (94% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,738 a month.
Local data for ZIP 07069
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 07069, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$171,705
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$883,300
Prices -3.7% in a year
Median rent
$2,738/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
63.4%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
33.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
270
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,823
$193M annual payroll
PPP loans
$24.57M
308 loans
Campaign donations
$139K
51% D, 25% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 07069, 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
88° / 24°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 07069, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.0%
U.S. 33.3% -9.3 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 07069
ZIP codes near 07069
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 07062Plainfield | 1.8 mi | 1.9 |
| 07060Plainfield | 1.9 mi | 5 |
| 07922New Providence | 2.5 mi | 5.6 |
| 07063Plainfield | 2.5 mi | 1.8 |
| 07023Fanwood | 2.6 mi | 1.3 |
| 07076Fanwood | 3.6 mi | 9 |
| 08812Dunellen | 3.7 mi | 5.1 |
| 07933Gillette | 3.7 mi | 5.3 |
| 07980Stirling | 4 mi | 2.4 |
| 07974New Providence | 4.1 mi | 4 |
| 07090Westfield | 4.5 mi | 6.7 |
| 07059Millington | 4.7 mi | 19.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 07069?
- ZIP code 07069 is in Watchung, NJ (Somerset County).
- What county is ZIP code 07069 in?
- ZIP code 07069 is mostly in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 07069?
- About 6,623 people live in the 07069 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.