07068 ZIP Code — Roseland, NJ

Essex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07068 is located in Roseland, New Jersey, within Essex County. It covers approximately 3.62 square miles and serves a population of 6,221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973.

About ZIP code 07068

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $614,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($135,451) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% 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. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 07068 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,221

population

3.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roseland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07021 Essex Fells (1.3 mi) 07006 Caldwell (2.4 mi) 07039 Livingston (2.8 mi) 07936 East Hanover (3.3 mi) 07058 Pine Brook (3.5 mi) 07009 Cedar Grove (4.7 mi) 07042 Montclair (4.7 mi) 07050 Orange (5.1 mi) 07028 Glen Ridge (5.4 mi) 07034 Lake Hiawatha (5.5 mi) 07054 Parsippany (5.6 mi) 07079 South Orange (5.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,221
Population density	1,719 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	3.62 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.8232
Longitude	-74.3055
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.0%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	37.2%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	28.0%	13.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,221

Population

1,719

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$135,451

Median household income

$68,547

Per capita income

$614,300

Median home value

$3,092

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,899

Housing units

62.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

253

Under 5

278

211

5–9

232

122

10–14

134

15–19

20–24

101

407

25–34

448

349

35–44

383

440

45–54

484

202

55–59

223

60–64

276

65–74

303

266

75–84

293

221

85+

244

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,278	20.5%
18 and over	4,943	79.5%
65 and over	1,603	25.8%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%

Asian 11.8%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,806	74.1%
Asian	764	11.8%
Two or more races	608	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	265	4.1%
Black or African American	31	0.5%
Other race	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.0%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	37.2%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	28.0%	13.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 5.1%

$75k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 34.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	5.1%
$75k–$100k	21.4%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	34.0%
Median income	$135,451

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 2.5%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 69.3%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$614,300
Median rent / month	$3,092
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	0.6%
Single-family detached	56.1%
Large apartment buildings	8.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	10.9%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.7%
Electricity	14.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,515	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	62	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	228	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	646	26.4%
Households with children under 18	795	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,045	42.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	13.5%
Married	66.6%	57.8%
Separated	0.8%	4.9%
Widowed	2.7%	12.8%
Divorced	4.6%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 17.9%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 33.5%

Graduate / professional 29.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	62.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	102	12.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	598	71.2%
High school	38	4.5%
College / grad school	102	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Professional & management 20.3%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Other services 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 4.2%

Retail trade 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Information 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.4%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	17.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 7.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	20.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.6%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	8.5%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	7.4%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	77.2%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	325	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.3%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,690	91.5%
Spanish	550	9.7%
Other Indo-European	86	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	166	2.9%
Other languages	277	4.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,439	87.4%
Born in same state	5,401	86.8%
Born in different state	4,200	67.5%
Foreign born	38	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	782	12.6%
Not a US citizen	427	54.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,105	17.8%
French	413	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	274	4.4%
Irish	144	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	94.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07068

What city is ZIP code 07068 in?

ZIP code 07068 is primarily assigned to Roseland, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07068 in?

ZIP code 07068 falls within Essex County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 07068?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 07068 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 07068 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 07068 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 07068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07068?

The median household income in ZIP code 07068 is $135,451, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 07068 in?

ZIP code 07068 observes the EST timezone.