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 High-density area
- $92,762
- Median income Above-median income area
- $379,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07203 (Roselle, NJ) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 342.6 in 2023 to 381.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,371. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $379,900 (26% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,567; owner occupancy is 54.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 07203 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 07203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roselle, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07203.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
31 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07203?
39.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
33.7%
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?
$92,762
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$42,371
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07203 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Roselle, 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)
$92,762 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
8,687housing units
8,687
Total Housing Units
8,407
Occupied Units
280
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,900
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07083
Union (07083)
53,053 residents
- 07036
Linden (07036)
41,970 residents
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
40,849 residents
- 07208
Elizabeth (07208)
31,219 residents
- 07065
Rahway (07065)
27,346 residents
- 07016
Cranford (07016)
22,625 residents
- 07205
Hillside (07205)
21,398 residents
- 07203 21,085
Roselle (07203)
21,085 residents
- 07204 13,297
Roselle Park (07204)
13,297 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07203 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07016
Cranford (07016)
$155,972 median income
- 07083
Union (07083)
$121,887 median income
- 07033
Kenilworth (07033)
$118,611 median income
- 07027
Garwood (07027)
$110,670 median income
- 07204
Roselle Park (07204)
$109,679 median income
- 07205
Hillside (07205)
$99,528 median income
- 07203
Roselle (07203)
$92,762 median income
- 07036
Linden (07036)
$91,882 median income
- 07065
Rahway (07065)
$91,461 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07203, 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 (21,085 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 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.
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