Roosevelt New Jersey Map

About Roosevelt, New Jersey

Roosevelt is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 996. The population density is 210.8 people per km². Roosevelt is located at 40.2201°N, 74.4732°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Roosevelt unfolds across a landscape gently shaped by the glacial past, where the land rises and falls in subtle swells, hinting at the ancient forces that sculpted it. It lies 4.8 miles west-south-west of Manalapan, NJ (from Manalapan, NJ: bearing 238°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south of Monroe Middlesex County. Rolling terrain, softened by the passage of seasons, gives way to pockets of dense woodland, their canopy a verdant roof that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a perfume that deepens as the day wanes, particularly potent after a summer shower. Small streams, more whispers than roars, thread through the countryside, their banks often adorned with a riot of ferns and wildflowers, their quiet murmur a constant, soothing presence. The history of Roosevelt is interwoven with the agricultural ambitions of earlier generations who sought fertile ground for their endeavors, leaving behind a legacy of open fields and mature orchards. Later, its proximity to burgeoning industrial centers offered opportunities for a different kind of growth, drawing in those seeking employment and a place to build their lives. Though the primary industries have shifted over time, a spirit of quiet industry persists, evident in the well-tended homes and local businesses that form the backbone of Roosevelt’s economy. The distinctive character of Roosevelt is often felt in the way the light catches the weathered wood of older barns or the slow, deliberate pace of daily life that seems to breathe with the rhythm of the surrounding countryside.

About This Roosevelt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roosevelt, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.220111, -74.473207. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Roosevelt and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Roosevelt includes the ZIP code (08555), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Roosevelt Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Roosevelt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.