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 High-density area
- $164,458
- Median income Above-median income area
- $665,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07068 (Roseland, NJ) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.1 in 2023 to 234.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,904. The poverty rate is 2.5%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $665,700 (29% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,297.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07068 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
89 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Wholesale trade 25
Wholesale trade
25 establishments
- Construction 23
Construction
23 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 07068?
47.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
16.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$80,904
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07068 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Roseland, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$164,458 Top 18% higher than 82% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,513housing units
2,513
Total Housing Units
2,513
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$665,700
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07052
West Orange (07052)
46,182 residents
- 07039
Livingston (07039)
29,358 residents
- 07042
Montclair (07042)
25,599 residents
- 07006
Caldwell (07006)
24,812 residents
- 07044 13,584
Verona (07044)
13,584 residents
- 07078 13,250
Short Hills (07078)
13,250 residents
- 07936 11,157
East Hanover (07936)
11,157 residents
- 07004 7,440
Fairfield (07004)
7,440 residents
- 07068 5,819
Roseland (07068)
5,819 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07068 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07021
Essex Fells (07021)
$250,000 median income
- 07078
Short Hills (07078)
$250,000 median income
- 07039
Livingston (07039)
$229,806 median income
- 07068
Roseland (07068)
$164,458 median income
- 07044
Verona (07044)
$161,843 median income
- 07936
East Hanover (07936)
$149,583 median income
- 07006
Caldwell (07006)
$149,102 median income
- 07052
West Orange (07052)
$129,475 median income
- 07058
Pine Brook (07058)
$127,805 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07068, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,819 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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