PlainZIP

Watchung, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07069

Somerset County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,157
378/sq mi
$171,705
Median income
$883,300
Median home value
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Watchung pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
378
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07069 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07069 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Watchung, Somerset County, New Jersey, home to 6,157 residents across 16.3 square miles, a density of 378 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07069 skews affluent, with a median household income of $171,705 (41% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $87,746. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $883,300 (71% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,738 monthly, and 84.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Somerset County, letting you compare 07069 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07069

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Watchung, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07069.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07069, Watchung, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,157

Population

16.3

Area (sq mi)

378

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 07069?

48.6

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

22.7%

Foreign-Born

White 73.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 12.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$171,705

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$87,746

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07069 ranks nationally

Watchung, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$171,705 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,525

Total Housing Units

2,412

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$883,300

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$2,738

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+23.9%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07069 have increased 23.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 153
2021 +6.5% 163
2022 +3.1% 168
2023 +7.2% 180
2024 +23.9% 223

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 270 business establishments in ZIP 07069, employing approximately 3,823 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,585,000.

270

Businesses

3,823

Employees

$192.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 46 17.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 37 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 29 10.7%
Construction 25 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 22 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 7.0%
Wholesale trade 14 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.2%
Finance and insurance 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.5%
Manufacturing 3 1.1%
Information 3 1.1%
Educational services 3 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07069 vs 07063 →

ZIP 07069 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07069 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07069 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07069 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07063 Plainfield, NJ 13,538 2.6 mi
07060 Plainfield, NJ 44,998 2.0 mi
07922 Berkeley Heights, NJ 12,246 2.3 mi
07062 Plainfield, NJ 12,949 2.0 mi
07023 Fanwood, NJ 7,318 2.8 mi
07933 Gillette, NJ 3,251 3.7 mi
07076 Scotch Plains, NJ 23,480 3.5 mi
08812 Dunellen, NJ 14,296 3.7 mi
07059 Warren, NJ 15,311 4.0 mi
07980 Stirling, NJ 2,307 3.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

08873 standard
Somerset, NJ
Pop: 49,921
08844 standard
Hillsborough, NJ
Pop: 38,367
08807 standard
Bridgewater, NJ
Pop: 37,972
07920 standard
Basking Ridge, NJ
Pop: 26,747
08876 standard
Somerville, NJ
Pop: 22,179
07059 standard
Warren, NJ
Pop: 15,311

Related Areas

Somerset County Watchung, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07069 in? ▼
ZIP code 07069 (Watchung) is located in Somerset County, New Jersey. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07069? ▼
ZIP code 07069 in Watchung, NJ has a population of 6,157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07069? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07069 is $171,705, which is 125% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07069? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07069 is $883,300, which is 218% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07069? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07069 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07069? ▼
ZIP code 07069 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 3,823 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07069? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07069 are: Retail trade (46), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07069? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07069 increased by 23.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07069? ▼
In ZIP code 07069, 82.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07069? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07069 is 33.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07069? ▼
In ZIP code 07069, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07069? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07069 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.