PlainZIP

Paterson, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07524

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

12,709
6,506/sq mi
$49,103
Median income
$377,500
Median home value
8.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paterson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
6,506
people per sq mi
19%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07524 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07524 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 12,709 residents across 2.0 square miles, a density of 6,506 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07524 reports a modest median household income of $49,103 (60% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $21,708. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 13.0%. Median home value sits at $377,500 (27% below the state average), median rent at $1,412 a month, and owner-occupancy at 19.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Passaic County, so you can benchmark 07524 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 07524

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paterson, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07524.

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 07524, 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

12,709

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

6,506

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 07524?

32.7

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

47.4%

Foreign-Born

White 3.1%
African American 22.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 78.2%

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?

$49,103

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$21,708

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07524 ranks nationally

Paterson, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,103 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,572

Total Housing Units

4,428

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 19.4%
Renter 80.6%

$377,500

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,412

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 278 business establishments in ZIP 07524, employing approximately 3,014 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,317,000.

278

Businesses

3,014

Employees

$181.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 47 16.9%
Manufacturing 41 14.8%
Wholesale trade 38 13.7%
Construction 30 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 29 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 24 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 19 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 2.5%
Health care and social assistance 6 2.2%
Finance and insurance 5 1.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.8%
Information 3 1.1%

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 07524 vs 07514 →

ZIP 07524 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 07524 ranks #9 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 07524 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 07524 ranks #8 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
07514 Paterson, NJ 18,289 0.8 mi
07506 Hawthorne, NJ 18,791 1.8 mi
07522 Paterson, NJ 20,883 1.2 mi
07505 Paterson, NJ 2,256 1.4 mi
07501 Paterson, NJ 33,543 1.5 mi
07513 Paterson, NJ 11,508 1.9 mi
07504 Paterson, NJ 12,882 1.6 mi
07503 Paterson, NJ 18,723 2.4 mi
07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 32,457 2.1 mi
07508 Haledon, NJ 22,600 2.1 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 07524 in? ▼
ZIP code 07524 (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 07524? ▼
ZIP code 07524 in Paterson, NJ has a population of 12,709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07524? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07524 is $49,103, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07524? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07524 is $377,500, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07524? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07524 is Two or More Ethnicities at 49.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07524? ▼
ZIP code 07524 has 278 business establishments employing approximately 3,014 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07524? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07524 are: Retail trade (47), Manufacturing (41), Wholesale trade (38). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07524? ▼
In ZIP code 07524, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% 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 07524? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07524 is 24.7 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 07524? ▼
In ZIP code 07524, approximately 19.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07524? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07524 is 22.5% 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.