Watchung, New Jersey
Watchung is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, with an estimated population of 6,434 in 2023. It sits at 40.6428, -74.4362 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Watchung |
| Type | borough |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 6,434 |
| Land area | 6.02 sq mi (15.58 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.6428, -74.4362 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 07069 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Watchung
Watchung covers 1 ZIP code: 07069. Browse all ZIP codes in New Jersey for the full list.
Where is Watchung?
Watchung is located in New Jersey, in Somerset County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
North Plainfield 2 km · NJPlainfield 4 km · NJFanwood 4 km · NJDunellen 6 km · NJNew Providence 7 km · NJMountainside 8 km · NJSouth Plainfield 8 km · NJWestfield 8 km · NJ
Other places in Somerset County
North Plainfield 22,566Somerville 14,112Bound Brook 12,371Manville 10,779Raritan 8,422Bernardsville 7,837South Bound Brook 4,811Peapack and Gladstone 2,538Far Hills 914Rocky Hill 740
Frequently asked questions
What county is Watchung, NJ in?
Watchung is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Watchung, NJ?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 6,434.
What time zone is Watchung in?
Watchung is in the America/New_York time zone.