ZIP Code 07502
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Paterson · Passaic County · New Jersey
- Population
- 15,406
- Median income
- $76,790
- Median home value
- $375,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.7%
- Land area
- 2.4 sq mi
6,517/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
New York
ZIP code 07502 in Paterson, New Jersey has a population of 15,406. The median household income is $76,790, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $375,300, 35% above the US average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07502 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.4 square miles in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 15,406 residents, producing a population density of 6,517 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07502 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07502 sits at $76,790 (37% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $25,563. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 17.3%. On housing, the median home value is $375,300 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,651 per month, and 55.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07502 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Passaic County, so you can benchmark 07502 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07502.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 15
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07502, Paterson, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,406
Population
2.4
Area (sq mi)
6,517
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07502?
34.3
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
41.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,790
Median Household Income
-37% vs state
$25,563
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
4,797
Total Housing Units
4,698
Occupied Units
99
Vacant Units
3.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$375,300
Median Home Value
-27% vs state
$1,651
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07502 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 194 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 218 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 254 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 281 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 296 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 158 business establishments in ZIP 07502, employing approximately 1,205 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,859,000.
158
Businesses
1,205
Employees
$52.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 24.7% |
| Construction | 26 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07502 vs 07522 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07522 | Paterson, NJ | 20,883 | 0.9 mi |
| 07505 | Paterson, NJ | 2,256 | 1.2 mi |
| 07501 | Paterson, NJ | 33,543 | 1.3 mi |
| 07512 | Totowa, NJ | 10,804 | 1.7 mi |
| 07508 | Haledon, NJ | 22,600 | 2.5 mi |
| 07424 | Little Falls, NJ | 26,222 | 2.5 mi |
| 07524 | Paterson, NJ | 12,709 | 2.2 mi |
| 07514 | Paterson, NJ | 18,289 | 2.6 mi |
| 07513 | Paterson, NJ | 11,508 | 2.5 mi |
| 07504 | Paterson, NJ | 12,882 | 2.8 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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