PlainZIP

Paterson, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07522

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

20,883
9,813/sq mi
$48,058
Median income
$290,900
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paterson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
9,813
people per sq mi
20%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07522 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07522 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, with 20,883 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 9,813 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07522 reports a modest median household income of $48,058 (61% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $20,932. The poverty rate stands at 27.1% and the unemployment rate at 16.3%. Median home value sits at $290,900 (44% below the state average), median rent at $1,566 a month, and owner-occupancy at 20.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 07522 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Passaic County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 07522

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paterson, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07522.

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 07522, 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

20,883

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

9,813

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07522?

31.2

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

34.9%

Foreign-Born

White 8.0%
African American 27.2%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%

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?

$48,058

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$20,932

Per Capita Income

27.1%

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07522 ranks nationally

Paterson, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,058 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,614

Total Housing Units

7,158

Occupied Units

456

Vacant Units

3.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 20.1%
Renter 79.9%

$290,900

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,566

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 165 business establishments in ZIP 07522, employing approximately 1,102 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,626,000.

165

Businesses

1,102

Employees

$40.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 36 21.8%
Other services (except public administration) 29 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 16 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing 14 8.5%
Construction 13 7.9%
Manufacturing 10 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.6%
Wholesale trade 5 3.0%
Finance and insurance 3 1.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 1.8%

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 07522 vs 07505 →

ZIP 07522 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 07522 ranks #3 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 07522 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 07522 ranks #9 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
07505 Paterson, NJ 2,256 0.7 mi
07501 Paterson, NJ 33,543 0.9 mi
07502 Paterson, NJ 15,406 0.9 mi
07524 Paterson, NJ 12,709 1.2 mi
07514 Paterson, NJ 18,289 1.8 mi
07508 Haledon, NJ 22,600 2.0 mi
07513 Paterson, NJ 11,508 2.1 mi
07504 Paterson, NJ 12,882 2.1 mi
07503 Paterson, NJ 18,723 2.3 mi
07506 Hawthorne, NJ 18,791 2.5 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 07522 in? ▼
ZIP code 07522 (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 07522? ▼
ZIP code 07522 in Paterson, NJ has a population of 20,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07522? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07522 is $48,058, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07522? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07522 is $290,900, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07522? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07522 is Two or More Ethnicities at 36.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07522? ▼
ZIP code 07522 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 1,102 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07522? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07522 are: Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (29), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07522? ▼
In ZIP code 07522, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 07522? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07522 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 07522? ▼
In ZIP code 07522, approximately 20.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 79.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07522? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07522 is 27.1% 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.