PlainZIP

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
$60,443
Median income
$350,900
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $26,822. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. Housing costs here run $350,900 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,677 a month; 26.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Passaic County, letting you compare 07503 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 07503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paterson, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07503.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07503?

31.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

50.0%

Foreign-Born

White 34.2%
African American 8.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%

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

$26,822

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07503 ranks nationally

Paterson, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,443 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,418

Total Housing Units

6,066

Occupied Units

352

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 26.8%
Renter 73.2%

$350,900

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07503 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 07503 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 07503 ranks #7 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
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

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 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.

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