07502 ZIP Code
Paterson, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07502 |
| City/Town: | Paterson |
| County: | Passaic |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,328 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,036 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,660 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,681 |
| Median Home Value: | $329,700 |
| Land Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9197, -74.1950 |
Population Information (07502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,328 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,638 | 55.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,690 | 44.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,246 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,398 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,563 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,177 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,571 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,171 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,568 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,160 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 924 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 912 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,103 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 425 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 110 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $329,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,418 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,681 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,561 | 97.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 120 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,526 | 55.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,035 | 44.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,373 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,440 | 13.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 741 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,035 | 38.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,632 | 15.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 702 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,552 | 15.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 271 | 2.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,036 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,066 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,028 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,660 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,942 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,551 | 84.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,391 | 15.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,882 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,446 | 85.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 945 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 160 | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,928 | 22.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,062 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,277 | 24.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,109 | 17.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,952 | 22.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,831 | 39.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,797 | 50.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 396 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,847 | 10.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6,513 | 37.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 255 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 239 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 421 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 192 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 624 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 602 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 691 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 756 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 428 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 353 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,403 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,030 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 570 | 7.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 107 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 44 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 217 | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 381 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 880 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 207 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,245 | 16.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 756 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 51 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 386 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 801 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,596 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 533 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 352 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 341 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.3% | 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 (07502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,994 | 86.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,939 | 45.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,097 | 46.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,334 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,911 | 85.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,213 | 26.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 586 | 12.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 368 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 174 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,125 | 24.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,152 | 46.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 181 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,485 | 31.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 528 | 11.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 118 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 107 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 97 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 49 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 53 | 1.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 171 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 221 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 599 | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 605 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,183 | 25.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 532 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,268 | 27.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 103 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 335 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,685 | 36.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,623 | 34.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 728 | 15.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 207 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,183 | 91.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 62 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 162 | 3.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 100 | 2.2% | 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: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 812 | 17.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,375 | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,644 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 730 | 16.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 77 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 32 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 82 | 3.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 93 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 612 | 24.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,520 | 60.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 42 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 68 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,396 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,209 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,418 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.93 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.63 | 2.38 |
Households (07502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,561 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,499 | 54.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,519 | 33.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 655 | 14.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,026 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,268 | 49.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,380 | 30.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.80 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,968 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,965 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,456 | 49.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 135 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 329 | 4.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,532 | 36.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,171 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 277 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 285 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,483 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,026 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,100 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,420 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 107 | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,328 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,462 | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 181 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 859 | 58.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 422 | 28.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,427 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,653 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,259 | 76.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 271 | 16.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 114 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 123 | 7.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,875 | 57.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 745 | 4.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,453 | 1000.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,453 | 1000.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,453 | 1000.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 296 | 39.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,902 | 523.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,082 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,543 | 28.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,539 | 71.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,729 | 41.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,413 | 27.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 42 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 355 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07502 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,561 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,443 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
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