ZIP Code 07502

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Paterson · Passaic County · New Jersey

Population
15,406

6,517/sq mi

Median income
$76,790

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$375,300

▲ 35% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.7%

Median age 34.3

Land area
2.4 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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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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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Official Data Resources for Paterson, NJ

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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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