07501 ZIP Code
Paterson, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07501 |
| City/Town: | Paterson |
| County: | Passaic |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,492 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,776 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,492 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,018 |
| Median Home Value: | $283,300 |
| Land Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9120, -74.1710 |
Population Information (07501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,492 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,002 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,490 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,290 | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,809 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,797 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,490 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,883 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,385 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,022 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,366 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,766 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,679 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,523 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,175 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 307 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $283,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,353 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,018 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,172 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 846 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,648 | 13.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,524 | 86.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,223 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,405 | 16.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,972 | 14.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,819 | 41.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,520 | 16.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 669 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,580 | 7.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 258 | 1.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 70.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,776 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,157 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,301 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,492 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,151 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,103 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,017 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,884 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,817 | 90.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 738 | 5.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 527 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,070 | 14.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,647 | 24.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 137 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 881 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 18,729 | 52.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,018 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 20,411 | 57.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 23,843 | 67.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,048 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,676 | 10.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 72 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 18,047 | 50.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,487 | 12.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,364 | 11.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,394 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,310 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,568 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,589 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,255 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,128 | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 701 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 376 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,520 | 53.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,458 | 24.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,267 | 9.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 892 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 172 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 400 | 2.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,120 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,367 | 23.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 315 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,332 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,600 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 712 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,186 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,272 | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,073 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 768 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 276 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,008 | 76.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,883 | 25.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,449 | 54.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,436 | 23.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,576 | 70.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,049 | 25.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,112 | 9.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 891 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 678 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,679 | 38.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 813 | 6.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 498 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4,048 | 31.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,912 | 22.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,206 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 899 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,633 | 20.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 922 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,458 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,316 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 975 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,350 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,545 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,534 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,159 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,733 | 21.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,642 | 12.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,780 | 21.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,512 | 34.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,537 | 27.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 404 | 3.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 143 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,276 | 76.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 213 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,230 | 18.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 188 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 43 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 222 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,275 | 43.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,692 | 38.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,678 | 13.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 527 | 4.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 72 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 38 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 141 | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 80 | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 654 | 39.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 604 | 36.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 59 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,421 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $967 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,353 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.20 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.38 |
Households (07501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,172 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,117 | 25.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,440 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,583 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,441 | 44.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,932 | 40.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,504 | 28.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.65 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,624 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,783 | 53.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,428 | 35.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 157 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 755 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,705 | 53.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,903 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 669 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 911 | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,554 | 46.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,256 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,513 | 15.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,044 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 262 | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,444 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,047 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 267 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,472 | 48.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,308 | 42.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,495 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,498 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,225 | 71.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 941 | 20.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 214 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 332 | 7.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,381 | 57.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,357 | 6.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 15,111 | 641.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 15,111 | 641.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 15,111 | 641.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 217 | 9.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 68 | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 13,938 | 591.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 0.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,202 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,771 | 33.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 21,431 | 66.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 20,014 | 62.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,188 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 135 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 94 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,172 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,765 | 88.4% | 89.4% |
Paterson, NJ07501