ZIP Code 07505

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Source:

Paterson · Passaic County · New Jersey

Population
2,256

4,376/sq mi

Median income
$36,326

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.2%

Median age 38.2

Land area
0.5 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07505?

38.2

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

44.4%

Foreign-Born

White 9.3%
African American 20.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 68.4%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

Owner 1.2%
Renter 98.8%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07505 in?
ZIP code 07505 (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 07505?
ZIP code 07505 in Paterson, NJ has a population of 2,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07505?
The median household income in ZIP 07505 is $36,326, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07505?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07505 is Two or More Ethnicities at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07505?
ZIP code 07505 has 334 business establishments employing approximately 2,787 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07505?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07505 are: Retail trade (124), Accommodation and food services (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07505?
In ZIP code 07505, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07505?
In ZIP code 07505, approximately 1.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 98.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07505?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07505 is 40.8% 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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