Bridgewater townshiplocated Somerset County, is within close proximity to New Yorck City, thePocono Mountains and the Jersey Shore. The thirty-three square mile area was originally purchased from a local Lenape Native American tribe. Chartered by King George II of England in 1749, and incorporated in 1899, Bridgewater is a modern mostly affluent suburban municipality with a balance of residential and commercial uses. Bridgewater is a diverse and thriving township offering something for everyone. Many large businesses, including Sanofi-Aventis, J&J, MetLife, and Phillips-Van Heusen are located in the township. The town provides residents of all ages with numerous recreational programs. The mission of the Bridgewater Recreation Departmentis to enrich the lives and meet the recreational needs of the community. The Recrecation Department working with the Somerset County Therapeutic Program offers diverse and quality programs for the disabled and special needs population. Bridgewater is home to Bridgewater commons, a 16-year-old mall which offers its shoppers a variety of department and speciality stores such as; Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Home Furnishings, Build-A-Bear, and Sephora Cosmetics (just to name a few).
Washington Camp Ground (also known as Middlebrook encampment), just north of Bound Brook, a preserved portion of the land on which the army of George Washington encamped during the winter of 1778-79. (The general himself stayed in an actual house in Somerville.)
Middlebrook Trail - The Middlebrook Trail, located mostly in Bridgewater NJ. The site is home to many fantastic plants and animals, but the biggest contributions which have made the trail increase in popularity are the many projects done by Eagle Scouts and other contributors. Without the help of eagle scouts and volunteers, including building bridges, boardwalks, and stairs on steep hills, the trail would not be what it is today. (Source: www.bridgewaternj.gov)
Commerce Bank Ballpark - Home of the Somerset Patriots, a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Third-time Atlantic League Champions
Economic Data for Zip Code 08807
Household Income Graph
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Household Income
Estimated Values (2011)
Median Income:
$113,366
Average Income:
$104,878
Per Capita Income
$37,835
Projected Values (2016)
Median Income:
$49,783
Average Income:
$103,698
Per Capita Income
$37,389
Own / Rent
Estimated Values (2011)
Total Home Owners: 10,719
Total Renters: 3,282
Renters: 23%
Owners: 77%
Projected Values (2016)
Total Home Owners: 10,870
Total Renters: 3,430
Renters: 24%
Owners: 76%
Household Size
Estimated Values (2011)
Average Household Size:
2.7
One Person Households:
3,095
Total Families:
10,307
Total Housing Units:
14,613
Vacant Housing Units:
611
Projected Values (2016)
Average Household Size:
2.7
One Person Households:
3,288
Total Families:
10,407
Total Housing Units:
15,203
Vacant Housing Units:
904
Note: Household Income figures are based on total household income.
Demographics Data for Zip Code 08807
Age Range
Number of people in this zip code by age.
Total
38,400
Age 0-14
7,466
Age 15-24
5,311
Age 25-39
6,010
Age 40-59
11,452
Age 60-79
6,479
Age 80+
1,835
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Population Data for Zip Code 08807
Population Change
Estimated Change 2011
0.4%
Projected Change 2016
3.3%
38,400
38,551
39,661
2010 Census
2011 Estimated
2016 Projected
Population Density
(People per square mile)
Estimated (Current):
1,500
Projected (2016):
1,543
Households
Total (2010 Census):
13,858
Estimated (Present):
13,908
Projected (2016):
14,300
Household Change (2010-Present)
0.4%
Household Change (2010-2016)
3.2%
Notes:
Figures in the Population Change graph represent total population for the zip code.
Estimated Change 2011 shows the percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2011.
Projected Change 2016 shows the projected percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2016.
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