Paterson, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07514
Passaic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,289
- 7,656/sq mi High-density area
- $70,205
- Median income Near-median income area
- $342,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 12.5%
- 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.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7,656
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07514 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07514 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 18,289 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 7,656 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07514 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,205 (42% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,505. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $342,900 (34% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,495; owner occupancy is 34.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, 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 07514 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 07514
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paterson, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07514.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 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 07514, 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
18,289
Population
2.4
Area (sq mi)
7,656
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07514?
38.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
50.9%
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?
$70,205
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$27,505
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07514 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)
$70,205 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
6,939housing units
6,939
Total Housing Units
6,476
Occupied Units
463
Vacant Units
3.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,900
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,495
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 289 business establishments in ZIP 07514, employing approximately 4,140 people with a combined annual payroll of $184,193,000.
289
Businesses
4,140
Employees
$184.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 52 | 18.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 24 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.7% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.0% |
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 07514 vs 07504 →
ZIP 07514 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07501
Paterson (07501)
33,543 residents
- 07410
Fair Lawn (07410)
32,457 residents
- 07522
Paterson (07522)
20,883 residents
- 07407
Elmwood Park (07407)
19,403 residents
- 07506
Hawthorne (07506)
18,791 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 07514 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07514 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07410
Fair Lawn (07410)
$144,574 median income
- 07506
Hawthorne (07506)
$110,237 median income
- 07407
Elmwood Park (07407)
$101,740 median income
- 07504
Paterson (07504)
$76,659 median income
- 07514
Paterson (07514)
$70,205 median income
- 07513
Paterson (07513)
$68,630 median income
- 07503
Paterson (07503)
$60,443 median income
- 07524 $49,103
Paterson (07524)
$49,103 median income
- 07522 $48,058
Paterson (07522)
$48,058 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07514 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07504 | Paterson, NJ | 12,882 | 1.0 mi |
| 07524 | Paterson, NJ | 12,709 | 0.8 mi |
| 07513 | Paterson, NJ | 11,508 | 1.4 mi |
| 07522 | Paterson, NJ | 20,883 | 1.8 mi |
| 07410 | Fair Lawn, NJ | 32,457 | 1.6 mi |
| 07505 | Paterson, NJ | 2,256 | 1.6 mi |
| 07503 | Paterson, NJ | 18,723 | 2.0 mi |
| 07501 | Paterson, NJ | 33,543 | 1.7 mi |
| 07506 | Hawthorne, NJ | 18,791 | 2.3 mi |
| 07407 | Elmwood Park, NJ | 19,403 | 1.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07514, 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 (18,289 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 07514 in?
ZIP code 07514 (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 07514?
ZIP code 07514 in Paterson, NJ has a population of 18,289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07514?
The median household income in ZIP 07514 is $70,205, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07514?
The median home value in ZIP 07514 is $342,900, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07514?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07514 is African American at 29.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 64.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07514?
ZIP code 07514 has 289 business establishments employing approximately 4,140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07514?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07514 are: Health care and social assistance (55), Retail trade (52), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07514?
In ZIP code 07514, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 07514?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07514 is 22.8 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 07514?
In ZIP code 07514, approximately 34.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07514?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07514 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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