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Roosevelt, NJ — ZIP 08555

Population: 996 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08555 (Roosevelt, NJ) is $509,901 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 50 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$509,901

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$509,901
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+89.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$509,901
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$450,000
Median list price
$479,500
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
+14.6%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
90.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,430/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,480/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,970/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Roosevelt Public School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lone Pine Landfill (7.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
66,052
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
69,886

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (21 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Mar Bar L Farms Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT BARNABAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,584 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
74.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.7%
Median annual property tax
$8,381
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
89.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
239,227
Average weekly wage
$1,298
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,793

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 08555State medianUS median
Median home value$509,901$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$450,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,381$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 08555?
$509,901.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08555?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08555?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08555?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $3,430/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08555?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave.
Is ZIP 08555 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08555?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08555?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08555?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 08555?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08555 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08555?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08555?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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