Paterson, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07503
Passaic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,723
- 4,683/sq mi High-density area
- $60,443
- Median income Below-median income area
- $350,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Paterson pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,683
- people per sq mi
- 27%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07503 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07503 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 18,723 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 4,683 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07503 reports a modest median household income of $60,443 (50% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,822. The poverty rate is 21.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $350,900 (32% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,677; owner occupancy is 26.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07503 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 07503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paterson, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07503.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
51 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 07503, 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
18,723
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
4,683
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07503?
31.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
50.0%
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?
$60,443
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$26,822
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07503 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)
$60,443 5th percentile higher than 5% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
6,418housing units
6,418
Total Housing Units
6,066
Occupied Units
352
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$350,900
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,677
Median Rent
1961
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 (2023)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07503 have decreased 5.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +29.8% | 193 |
| 2020 | +9.3% | 211 |
| 2021 | +19.5% | 253 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 286 |
| 2023 | -5.5% | 270 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 548 business establishments in ZIP 07503, employing approximately 9,842 people with a combined annual payroll of $762,325,000.
548
Businesses
9,842
Employees
$762.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 85 | 15.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 69 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 59 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 51 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.0% |
| Information | 8 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.6% |
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 07503 vs 07513 →
ZIP 07503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07011
Clifton (07011)
39,710 residents
- 07501
Paterson (07501)
33,543 residents
- 07013
Clifton (07013)
27,051 residents
- 07522
Paterson (07522)
20,883 residents
- 07407
Elmwood Park (07407)
19,403 residents
- 07503
Paterson (07503)
18,723 residents
- 07514
Paterson (07514)
18,289 residents
- 07504 12,882
Paterson (07504)
12,882 residents
- 07524 12,709
Paterson (07524)
12,709 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07503 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07013
Clifton (07013)
$116,273 median income
- 07407
Elmwood Park (07407)
$101,740 median income
- 07504
Paterson (07504)
$76,659 median income
- 07011
Clifton (07011)
$74,194 median income
- 07514
Paterson (07514)
$70,205 median income
- 07513
Paterson (07513)
$68,630 median income
- 07503
Paterson (07503)
$60,443 median income
- 07524
Paterson (07524)
$49,103 median income
- 07522
Paterson (07522)
$48,058 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07503 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07513 | Paterson, NJ | 11,508 | 0.6 mi |
| 07504 | Paterson, NJ | 12,882 | 1.2 mi |
| 07011 | Clifton, NJ | 39,710 | 1.4 mi |
| 07501 | Paterson, NJ | 33,543 | 1.4 mi |
| 07505 | Paterson, NJ | 2,256 | 1.6 mi |
| 07514 | Paterson, NJ | 18,289 | 2.0 mi |
| 07524 | Paterson, NJ | 12,709 | 2.4 mi |
| 07407 | Elmwood Park, NJ | 19,403 | 1.8 mi |
| 07013 | Clifton, NJ | 27,051 | 2.2 mi |
| 07522 | Paterson, NJ | 20,883 | 2.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07503, 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 (18,723 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 07503 in?
ZIP code 07503 (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 07503?
ZIP code 07503 in Paterson, NJ has a population of 18,723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07503?
The median household income in ZIP 07503 is $60,443, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07503?
The median home value in ZIP 07503 is $350,900, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07503 is White at 34.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07503?
ZIP code 07503 has 548 business establishments employing approximately 9,842 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07503 are: Retail trade (85), Wholesale trade (69), Accommodation and food services (68). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07503 decreased by 5.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 07503?
In ZIP code 07503, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 07503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07503 is 22.5 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 07503?
In ZIP code 07503, approximately 26.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07503 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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