ZIP Code 07505
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Paterson · Passaic County · New Jersey
- Population
- 2,256
- Median income
- $36,326
- Bachelor's or higher
- 10.2%
- Land area
- 0.5 sq mi
4,376/sq mi
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.2
New York
ZIP code 07505 in Paterson, New Jersey has a population of 2,256. The median household income is $36,326, which is 52% below the national average. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.5 square miles in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 2,256 residents, producing a population density of 4,376 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 07505 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07505 sits at $36,326 (70% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $19,250. The poverty rate stands at 40.8% and the unemployment rate at 22.6%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $1,159 per month, and 1.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Passaic County, so you can benchmark 07505 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 07505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07505.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 43
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 33
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 31
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 26
Other services (except public administration)
26 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07505, 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
2,256
Population
0.5
Area (sq mi)
4,376
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07505?
38.2
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
44.4%
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?
$36,326
Median Household Income
-70% vs state
$19,250
Per Capita Income
40.8%
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,715
Total Housing Units
1,649
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,159
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 334 business establishments in ZIP 07505, employing approximately 2,787 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,981,000.
334
Businesses
2,787
Employees
$112.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 124 | 37.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 10 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 0.9% |
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 07505 vs 07501 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07501 | Paterson, NJ | 33,543 | 0.2 mi |
| 07522 | Paterson, NJ | 20,883 | 0.7 mi |
| 07502 | Paterson, NJ | 15,406 | 1.2 mi |
| 07524 | Paterson, NJ | 12,709 | 1.4 mi |
| 07513 | Paterson, NJ | 11,508 | 1.4 mi |
| 07504 | Paterson, NJ | 12,882 | 1.6 mi |
| 07503 | Paterson, NJ | 18,723 | 1.6 mi |
| 07514 | Paterson, NJ | 18,289 | 1.6 mi |
| 07013 | Clifton, NJ | 27,051 | 3.2 mi |
| 07508 | Haledon, NJ | 22,600 | 2.7 mi |
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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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