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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
$109,679
Median income
$443,200
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $51,791. Poverty here runs at 6.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $443,200 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,663 monthly, and 59.1% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 07204 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 07204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roselle Park, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07204.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07204?

39.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

36.7%

Foreign-Born

White 43.3%
African American 9.8%
Asian 14.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%

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?

$109,679

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$51,791

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07204 ranks nationally

Roselle Park, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,679 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,522

Total Housing Units

5,408

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$443,200

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07204 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 07204 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 07204 ranks #6 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
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

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 Park, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.