07503 ZIP Code
Paterson, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07503 |
| City/Town: | Paterson |
| County: | Passaic |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,625 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,431 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,642 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,557 |
| Median Home Value: | $313,500 |
| Land Area: | 1.5 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8975, -74.1541 |
Population Information (07503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,625 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,969 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,656 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,154 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,222 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,530 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,466 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,854 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,718 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,800 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,388 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,237 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 972 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,375 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 674 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 235 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $313,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,525 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,557 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,291 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 266 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,814 | 28.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,477 | 71.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,399 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,769 | 14.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 863 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,458 | 44.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,168 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 505 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,249 | 10.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 387 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,431 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,627 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,294 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,642 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,786 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,093 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 693 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,595 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,868 | 86.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 603 | 6.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 622 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,751 | 34.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,862 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 107 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 9,580 | 48.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,325 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,730 | 54.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,580 | 64.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,953 | 10.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,653 | 8.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 8,915 | 45.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 371 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 417 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 486 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 387 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 589 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,593 | 25.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 909 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 890 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 329 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 320 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,533 | 60.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,699 | 18.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 607 | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 571 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 359 | 3.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 711 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,603 | 17.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 121 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,373 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,139 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 202 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 231 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 669 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,504 | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 792 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 566 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 166 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.2% | 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 (07503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,564 | 79.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,534 | 38.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,704 | 44.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,056 | 20.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,319 | 84.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,505 | 23.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 790 | 12.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 241 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 58 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,635 | 26.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,290 | 19.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 180 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,174 | 33.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,447 | 22.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 505 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 470 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 473 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 57 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 108 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 271 | 4.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 336 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 720 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 554 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 710 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,614 | 24.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 967 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,220 | 18.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 393 | 6.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 873 | 13.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,804 | 42.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,756 | 26.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 591 | 9.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 140 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,196 | 82.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 67 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 878 | 14.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 126 | 2.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,372 | 21.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,714 | 43.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,622 | 25.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 583 | 9.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 86 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 26 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 95 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 179 | 9.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 436 | 24.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 832 | 45.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 139 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,348 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,190 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,525 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.38 |
Households (07503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,291 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,444 | 38.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,310 | 20.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,215 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,035 | 32.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,426 | 38.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,892 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.11 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.63 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,892 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,768 | 47.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,230 | 40.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 135 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 601 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,463 | 43.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,588 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 321 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 299 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,133 | 38.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,286 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,549 | 27.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,873 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 190 | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,620 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,415 | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 95 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 692 | 48.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 628 | 44.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,290 | 93.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,235 | 6.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 842 | 68.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 138 | 11.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 19 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 255 | 20.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,977 | 50.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,023 | 5.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,648 | 943.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,648 | 943.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,648 | 943.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 249 | 24.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 578 | 56.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,001 | 684.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,471 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,622 | 19.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,849 | 80.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,367 | 61.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 454 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 934 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,094 | 11.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,291 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,853 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
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