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Monmouth County
Roosevelt, NJ
08555
08555 ZIP Code — Roosevelt, NJ
Monmouth County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08555 is located in
Roosevelt ,
New Jersey ,
within Monmouth County .
It covers approximately 1.94 square miles and serves a population of
1,037 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 732 .
About ZIP code 08555
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $346,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($101,339) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 08555 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,037
Population density
535 / sq mi
State FIPS
34
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
1.94 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
40.2133
Longitude
-74.4718
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
732
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
16.3%
24.4%
30.2%
$50k – $100k
28.8%
24.0%
26.7%
$100k – $200k
43.1%
31.1%
28.3%
Over $200k
11.8%
20.5%
14.8%
Demographics & statistics
$101,339
Median household income
$346,500
Median home value
$2,540
Median monthly rent
47.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 323 31.1% 18 and over 714 68.9% 65 and over 181 17.5% Median age 38.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 885 76.9% Two or more races 127 11% Hispanic or Latino 114 9.9% Asian 13 1.1% Black or African American 7 0.6% Other race 5 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
16.3%
24.4%
30.2%
$50k – $100k
28.8%
24.0%
26.7%
$100k – $200k
43.1%
31.1%
28.3%
Over $200k
11.8%
20.5%
14.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.3% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 1.5% $25k–$35k 5.4% $35k–$50k 9.0% $50k–$75k 6.6% $75k–$100k 23.6% $100k–$150k 21.2% $150k–$200k 11.6% $200k+ 19.4% Median income $101,339
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $346,500 Median rent / month $2,540 Owner occupied 81.8% Renter occupied 18.2% Vacant 3.5% Single-family detached 76.1% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.88
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.7% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.9% 1990–1999 1.4% 1980–1989 19.9% 1970–1979 5.2% 1960–1969 4.3% 1950–1959 3.5% 1940–1949 9.5% 1939 or earlier 53.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.1% 2 bedrooms 5.8% 3 bedrooms 51.3% 4 bedrooms 32.6% 5+ bedrooms 4.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 24.2% 2 vehicles 51.6% 3 or more 21.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 94.3% Electricity 1.8% Propane / LP gas 1.8% Fuel oil 1.5% Wood 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 247 73.7% Cohabiting couple 14 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 22 6.6% Female householder, no spouse 52 15.5% Households with children under 18 110 32.8% Households with seniors (65+) 112 33.4% Average household size 3.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.7% 22.4% Married 71.0% 62.8% Separated 0.0% 3.3% Widowed 0.9% 4.6% Divorced 10.4% 6.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
19.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.9% Bachelor's or higher 47.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 45 13.3% Kindergarten 15 4.4% Elementary school 178 52.7% High school 59 17.5% College / grad school 41 12.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Finance & real estate
16.6%
Professional & management
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.5% Service 12.9% Sales & office 15.5% Natural resources & construction 17.0% Production & transportation 7.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.1% Government 16.3% Self-employed 4.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.6% Carpool 1.1% Public transit 3.3% Walk 0.0% Work from home 15.7% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 41.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.7% Retirement income 36.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 21.1% High blood pressure 0.0% High cholesterol 0.0% Diabetes 8.2% Heart disease 5.5% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 22.1% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 5.1% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 10.4% Binge drinking 19.2% No physical activity 17.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 17.6% Fair or poor health 9.2% Poor mental health 12.6% Poor physical health 7.9% No health insurance 8.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 73.7% Cholesterol screening 0.0% Teeth loss 7.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 2.1%
Disability % Any disability 7.6% Under 18 0.9% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 20.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 90.8% Public insurance 20.3% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 0.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 933 90.0% Spanish 21 2.3% Other Indo-European 14 1.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 0.8% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 923 89.0% Born in same state 920 88.7% Born in different state 719 69.3% Foreign born 3 0.3% Naturalized citizen 114 11.0% Not a US citizen 53 46.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 153 14.8% French 64 6.2% English 19 1.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 14 1.4% Irish 10 1% Norwegian 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.3% Internet access 96.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08555
What city is ZIP code 08555 in?
ZIP code 08555 is primarily assigned to Roosevelt, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08555 in?
ZIP code 08555 falls within Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Is ZIP code 08555 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 08555 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 08555 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 08555 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08555?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08555?
The median home value in ZIP code 08555 is $346,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 08555 in?
ZIP code 08555 observes the EST timezone.
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