PlainZIP

Roselle, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07203

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

21,085
3,083/sq mi
$92,762
Median income
$379,900
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roselle pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
3,083
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07203 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roselle, Union County, New Jersey, with 21,085 residents across 6.8 square miles, a density of 3,083 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07203 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,762 (24% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $42,371. Local economic indicators show a 9.5% poverty rate alongside 8.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $379,900 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,567 per month, and 54.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07203, plus 6 more within Union 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 07203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roselle, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07203.

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 07203, Roselle, 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

21,085

Population

6.8

Area (sq mi)

3,083

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07203?

39.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

33.7%

Foreign-Born

White 14.0%
African American 40.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%

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?

$92,762

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$42,371

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07203 ranks nationally

Roselle, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,762 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,687

Total Housing Units

8,407

Occupied Units

280

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.7%
Renter 45.3%

$379,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,567

Median Rent

1955

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

381

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+281%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07203 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +281% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.3% 224
2021 +16.3% 260
2022 +15.9% 302
2023 +13.6% 343
2024 +11.3% 381

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 382 business establishments in ZIP 07203, employing approximately 3,369 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,205,000.

382

Businesses

3,369

Employees

$145.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 54 14.1%
Construction 48 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 36 9.4%
Wholesale trade 31 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 30 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 24 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 4.5%
Manufacturing 16 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.4%
Finance and insurance 12 3.1%
Information 6 1.6%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 07203 vs 07204 →

ZIP 07203 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 07203 ranks #8 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 07203 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 07203 ranks #7 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
07204 Roselle Park, NJ 13,297 0.9 mi
07202 Elizabeth, NJ 40,849 2.3 mi
07016 Cranford, NJ 22,625 2.3 mi
07036 Linden, NJ 41,970 2.2 mi
07083 Union, NJ 53,053 2.9 mi
07033 Kenilworth, NJ 7,914 2.3 mi
07208 Elizabeth, NJ 31,219 2.4 mi
07027 Garwood, NJ 4,226 3.3 mi
07065 Rahway, NJ 27,346 3.3 mi
07205 Hillside, NJ 21,398 3.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

07083 standard
Union, NJ
Pop: 53,053
07060 standard
Plainfield, NJ
Pop: 44,998
07036 standard
Linden, NJ
Pop: 41,970
07202 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 40,849
07208 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 31,219
07090 standard
Westfield, NJ
Pop: 30,338

Related Areas

Union County Roselle, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07203 in? ▼
ZIP code 07203 (Roselle) is located in Union County, New Jersey. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07203? ▼
ZIP code 07203 in Roselle, NJ has a population of 21,085 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07203 is $92,762, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07203 is $379,900, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07203 is African American at 40.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07203? ▼
ZIP code 07203 has 382 business establishments employing approximately 3,369 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07203 are: Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (54), Construction (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07203 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 281%. 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 07203? ▼
In ZIP code 07203, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 07203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07203 is 33.1 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 07203? ▼
In ZIP code 07203, approximately 54.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07203 is 9.5% 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.