Roselle Park, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07204
Union County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,297
- 4,190/sq mi High-density area
- $109,679
- Median income Above-median income area
- $443,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roselle Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,190
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07204 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 07204 (Roselle Park, NJ) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.0 in 2023 to 320.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roselle Park, Union County, New Jersey, home to 13,297 residents across 3.2 square miles, a density of 4,190 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07204 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,679 (10% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,791. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $443,200 (14% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,663; 59.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 07204 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 07204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roselle Park, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07204.
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 07204, Roselle Park, 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
13,297
Population
3.2
Area (sq mi)
4,190
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07204?
39.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
36.7%
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?
$109,679
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$51,791
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07204 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Roselle Park, 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)
$109,679 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
5,522housing units
5,522
Total Housing Units
5,408
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$443,200
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,663
Median Rent
1952
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
320
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+220%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07204 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 208 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 237 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 264 |
| 2023 | +13.1% | 298 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 320 |
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 263 business establishments in ZIP 07204, employing approximately 1,352 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,986,000.
263
Businesses
1,352
Employees
$58.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 44 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.5% |
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 07204 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
- 07040
Maplewood (07040)
23,876 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 07204 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07040
Maplewood (07040)
$173,500 median income
- 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07204 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07203 | Roselle, NJ | 21,085 | 0.9 mi |
| 07083 | Union, NJ | 53,053 | 2.0 mi |
| 07033 | Kenilworth, NJ | 7,914 | 1.5 mi |
| 07016 | Cranford, NJ | 22,625 | 2.0 mi |
| 07208 | Elizabeth, NJ | 31,219 | 2.3 mi |
| 07202 | Elizabeth, NJ | 40,849 | 2.8 mi |
| 07036 | Linden, NJ | 41,970 | 3.1 mi |
| 07040 | Maplewood, NJ | 23,876 | 4.5 mi |
| 07205 | Hillside, NJ | 21,398 | 2.9 mi |
| 07027 | Garwood, NJ | 4,226 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07204, 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 (13,297 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 07204 in?
ZIP code 07204 (Roselle Park) 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 07204?
ZIP code 07204 in Roselle Park, NJ has a population of 13,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07204?
The median household income in ZIP 07204 is $109,679, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07204?
The median home value in ZIP 07204 is $443,200, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07204 is White at 43.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07204?
ZIP code 07204 has 263 business establishments employing approximately 1,352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07204 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (40), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07204?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07204 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 07204?
In ZIP code 07204, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 07204?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07204 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07204?
In ZIP code 07204, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07204 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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