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Paterson, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07504

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

12,882
6,001/sq mi
$76,659
Median income
$381,600
Median home value
14.3%
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 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
6,001
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07504 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 12,882 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 6,001 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07504 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,659 (37% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $29,381. Poverty here runs at 15.6%, with unemployment measured at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $381,600 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,526 per month, and 40.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, 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 07504 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 07504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paterson, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07504.

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 07504, 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

12,882

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

6,001

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07504?

36.8

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

44.1%

Foreign-Born

White 2.5%
African American 40.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%

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?

$76,659

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$29,381

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07504 ranks nationally

Paterson, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,659 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,835

Total Housing Units

3,695

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

3.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.2%
Renter 59.8%

$381,600

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,526

Median Rent

1938

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

+25.4%

YoY Change (2024)

331

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+231%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07504 have increased 25.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +7.8% 170
2020 +12.3% 191
2021 +6.8% 204
2022 +25.4% 256
2024 – 331

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 155 business establishments in ZIP 07504, employing approximately 1,747 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,269,000.

155

Businesses

1,747

Employees

$91.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 33 21.3%
Retail trade 32 20.6%
Health care and social assistance 23 14.8%
Manufacturing 16 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 7.1%
Construction 10 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 3.9%
Wholesale trade 4 2.6%
Finance and insurance 4 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 1.9%

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 07504 vs 07513 →

ZIP 07504 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 07504 ranks #8 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 07504 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 07504 ranks #3 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
07514 Paterson, NJ 18,289 1.0 mi
07503 Paterson, NJ 18,723 1.2 mi
07407 Elmwood Park, NJ 19,403 1.2 mi
07501 Paterson, NJ 33,543 1.6 mi
07505 Paterson, NJ 2,256 1.6 mi
07524 Paterson, NJ 12,709 1.6 mi
07011 Clifton, NJ 39,710 2.3 mi
07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 32,457 2.0 mi
07522 Paterson, NJ 20,883 2.1 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 07504 in? ▼
ZIP code 07504 (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 07504? ▼
ZIP code 07504 in Paterson, NJ has a population of 12,882 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07504 is $76,659, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07504 is $381,600, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07504 is African American at 40.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07504? ▼
ZIP code 07504 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07504 are: Other services (except public administration) (33), Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07504 increased by 25.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. 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 07504? ▼
In ZIP code 07504, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 07504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07504 is 22.7 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 07504? ▼
In ZIP code 07504, approximately 40.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07504 is 15.6% 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.