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Roosevelt, NJ
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08555.
Population
996
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
513
ZIP codes
1
Roosevelt and its ZIP codes
Roosevelt at a glance
- Roosevelt is 60% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $110,000, 6% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $364,900 (20% below New Jersey) and median rent is $2,507 a month.
Local data for Roosevelt, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roosevelt, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,000
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$364,900
Median rent
$2,507/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
43.1%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (150), Irish Americans (133), Italian Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monmouth County. PPP loans are for Roosevelt.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,435
279,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,887
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5B
FY 2026, $7,746 per person
PPP loans
$561K
17 loans, 64 jobs reported
How people get to work
Roosevelt, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home23.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roosevelt, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14,530
7.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roosevelt, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Roosevelt
1 in or overlapping Roosevelt. Population shown
Cities near Roosevelt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe ManorCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Renaissance at MonroeCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Twin RiversCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.3 |
| HightstownBorough | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| StonebridgeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| The PondsCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ClearbrookCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| ConcordiaCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| CranburyCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Encore at MonroeCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| AllentownBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| WhittinghamCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Cream RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3 |
| RossmoorCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| EnglishtownBorough | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roosevelt, NJ in?
- Roosevelt is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Roosevelt, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Roosevelt include 08555.
- What is the population of Roosevelt, NJ?
- About 996 people live in Roosevelt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roosevelt?
- Nearby places include Monroe Manor (2.3 mi), Renaissance at Monroe (2.5 mi), Twin Rivers (2.8 mi), Hightstown (3.9 mi), Stonebridge (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023