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Paterson, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07502

Passaic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,406
6,517/sq mi
$76,790
Median income
$375,300
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paterson pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
6,517
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07502 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 15,406 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 6,517 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07502 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $375,300 (27% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,651 monthly, and 55.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07502, plus 6 more within Passaic County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paterson, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07502.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07502?

34.3

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

41.4%

Foreign-Born

White 13.7%
African American 14.6%
Asian 21.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%

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

How ZIP 07502 ranks nationally

Paterson, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,790 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

Owner 55.1%
Renter 44.9%

$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 07502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07502 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07502 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Passaic County

07055 standard
Passaic, NJ
Pop: 69,816
07470 standard
Wayne, NJ
Pop: 54,717
07011 standard
Clifton, NJ
Pop: 39,710
07501 standard
Paterson, NJ
Pop: 33,543
07013 standard
Clifton, NJ
Pop: 27,051
07424 standard
Little Falls, NJ
Pop: 26,222

Related Areas

Passaic County Paterson, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07502 in? ▼
ZIP code 07502 (Paterson) is located in Passaic County, New Jersey. Passaic County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/passaic-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07502? ▼
ZIP code 07502 in Paterson, NJ has a population of 15,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07502? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07502 is $76,790, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07502? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07502 is $375,300, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07502? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07502 is Two or More Ethnicities at 31.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07502? ▼
ZIP code 07502 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 1,205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07502? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07502 are: Retail trade (39), Construction (26), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07502? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07502 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07502? ▼
In ZIP code 07502, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07502? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07502 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07502? ▼
In ZIP code 07502, approximately 55.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07502? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07502 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.