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 High-density area
- $76,790
- Median income Near-median income area
- $375,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07502 (Paterson, NJ) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 281.0 in 2023 to 296.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,563. Unemployment is 17.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $375,300 (27% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,651; owner occupancy is 55.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07502 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$25,563
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07502 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Paterson, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,790 14th percentile higher than 14% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,797housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 07501
Paterson (07501)
33,543 residents
- 07424
Little Falls (07424)
26,222 residents
- 07508
Haledon (07508)
22,600 residents
- 07522
Paterson (07522)
20,883 residents
- 07514
Paterson (07514)
18,289 residents
- 07502
Paterson (07502)
15,406 residents
- 07504 12,882
Paterson (07504)
12,882 residents
- 07524 12,709
Paterson (07524)
12,709 residents
- 07513 11,508
Paterson (07513)
11,508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07502 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07512
Totowa (07512)
$113,563 median income
- 07424
Little Falls (07424)
$105,050 median income
- 07508
Haledon (07508)
$95,806 median income
- 07502
Paterson (07502)
$76,790 median income
- 07504
Paterson (07504)
$76,659 median income
- 07514
Paterson (07514)
$70,205 median income
- 07513
Paterson (07513)
$68,630 median income
- 07524
Paterson (07524)
$49,103 median income
- 07522
Paterson (07522)
$48,058 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07502, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,406 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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