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Roseland, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07068

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

5,819
626/sq mi
$164,458
Median income
$665,700
Median home value
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
626
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07068 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roseland, Essex County, New Jersey, home to 5,819 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 626 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07068 skews affluent, with a median household income of $164,458 (35% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $80,904. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Housing costs here run $665,700 for a typical home value (29% above the state average), with rent averaging $3,297 a month; 82.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07068, plus 6 more within Essex County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 07068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roseland, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07068.

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 07068, Roseland, 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

5,819

Population

9.3

Area (sq mi)

626

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07068?

47.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

16.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 14.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$164,458

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$80,904

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07068 ranks nationally

Roseland, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$164,458 Top 3% higher than 97% 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

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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 84.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,513

Total Housing Units

2,513

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$665,700

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$3,297

Median Rent

1975

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07068 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 170
2021 +9.3% 186
2022 +12.2% 208
2023 +5.7% 220
2024 +6.4% 234

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 366 business establishments in ZIP 07068, employing approximately 5,995 people with a combined annual payroll of $924,389,000.

366

Businesses

5,995

Employees

$924.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 24.3%
Finance and insurance 41 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 38 10.4%
Wholesale trade 25 6.8%
Construction 23 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 22 6.0%
Retail trade 19 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 18 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.7%
Information 10 2.7%
Manufacturing 8 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.2%
Educational services 5 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 07068 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 07068 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 07068 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 07068 ranks #4 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
07021 Essex Fells, NJ 2,091 1.6 mi
07039 Livingston, NJ 29,358 2.7 mi
07936 East Hanover, NJ 11,157 2.9 mi
07006 Caldwell, NJ 24,812 2.6 mi
07004 Fairfield, NJ 7,440 4.3 mi
07052 West Orange, NJ 46,182 3.2 mi
07044 Verona, NJ 13,584 3.5 mi
07058 Pine Brook, NJ 5,372 3.7 mi
07042 Montclair, NJ 25,599 4.8 mi
07078 Short Hills, NJ 13,250 5.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

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Pop: 53,942
07104 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 50,478
07003 standard
Bloomfield, NJ
Pop: 47,312
07105 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 46,983
07052 standard
West Orange, NJ
Pop: 46,182
07107 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 37,650

Related Areas

Essex County Roseland, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07068 in? ▼
ZIP code 07068 (Roseland) is located in Essex County, New Jersey. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07068? ▼
ZIP code 07068 in Roseland, NJ has a population of 5,819 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07068? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07068 is $164,458, which is 116% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07068? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07068 is $665,700, which is 139% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07068? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07068 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07068? ▼
ZIP code 07068 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 5,995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07068? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07068 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (89), Finance and insurance (41), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07068? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07068 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 07068? ▼
In ZIP code 07068, 84.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.8% 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 07068? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07068 is 32.9 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 07068? ▼
In ZIP code 07068, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07068? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07068 is 2.5% 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.