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 High-density area
- $48,058
- Median income Below-median income area
- $290,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,932. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $290,900 (44% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,566; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07522 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 07522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paterson, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07522.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 14
Transportation and warehousing
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07522?
31.2
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
34.9%
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?
$48,058
Median Household Income
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$20,932
Per Capita Income
27.1%
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07522 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)
$48,058 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,614housing units
7,614
Total Housing Units
7,158
Occupied Units
456
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,900
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07501
Paterson (07501)
33,543 residents
- 07508
Haledon (07508)
22,600 residents
- 07522
Paterson (07522)
20,883 residents
- 07506
Hawthorne (07506)
18,791 residents
- 07503
Paterson (07503)
18,723 residents
- 07514
Paterson (07514)
18,289 residents
- 07502
Paterson (07502)
15,406 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 07522 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07506
Hawthorne (07506)
$110,237 median income
- 07508
Haledon (07508)
$95,806 median income
- 07502
Paterson (07502)
$76,790 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
Paterson (07524)
$49,103 median income
- 07522
Paterson (07522)
$48,058 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07522, 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 (20,883 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 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.
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