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Roseland, NJ
Borough in Essex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07068.
Population
6,268
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,733
ZIP codes
1
Roseland and its ZIP codes
Roseland at a glance
- Roseland is 36% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $164,458 a year, 59% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $665,700 (47% above New Jersey) and median rent is $3,297 a month.
Local data for Roseland, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roseland, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$164,458
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$665,700
Median rent
$3,297/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
71.8%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,468), Irish Americans (893), German Americans (820).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Roseland.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,238
353,038 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,871
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.4B
FY 2026, $7,399 per person
PPP loans
$60.6M
450 loans, 4,508 jobs reported
How people get to work
Roseland, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.9%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit7.1%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home21.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roseland, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
521
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,803
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roseland, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.3%
U.S. 33.3% -12.0 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
7.1%
U.S. 12.8% -5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Roseland
1 in or overlapping Roseland. Population shown
Cities near Roseland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Essex FellsBorough | 1.6 mi | 1.4 |
| CaldwellBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.2 |
| PleasantdaleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine BrookCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.2 |
| North CaldwellBorough | 3.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Llewellyn ParkCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Troy HillsCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Florham ParkBorough | 5.3 mi | 7.3 |
| WhippanyCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ParsippanyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Lake HiawathaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| SingacCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Glen RidgeBorough | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Short HillsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.3 |
| Upper MontclairCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Great NotchCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roseland, NJ in?
- Roseland is in Essex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Roseland, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Roseland include 07068.
- What is the population of Roseland, NJ?
- About 6,268 people live in Roseland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roseland?
- Nearby places include Essex Fells (1.6 mi), Caldwell (2.2 mi), Pleasantdale (2.4 mi), Pine Brook (3.4 mi), North Caldwell (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023