07522 ZIP Code
Paterson, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07522 |
| City/Town: | Paterson |
| County: | Passaic |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,377 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,711 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,437 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,613 |
| Median Home Value: | $209,400 |
| Land Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9236, -74.1792 |
Population Information (07522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,377 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,226 | 45.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,151 | 54.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,094 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,825 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,701 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,546 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,907 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,989 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,446 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,404 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,220 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,337 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,042 | 4.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 774 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 92 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $209,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,368 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,613 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,140 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 473 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,498 | 21.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,642 | 79.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,304 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,269 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,570 | 11.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,173 | 46.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,115 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 773 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,094 | 8.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 310 | 2.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07522 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,711 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,703 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $45,874 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,437 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,750 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,040 | 84.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,710 | 15.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,731 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,918 | 87.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 729 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 393 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,252 | 19.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,658 | 29.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 121 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,390 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,101 | 18.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,855 | 26.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,568 | 42.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,214 | 59.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 675 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,755 | 12.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 103 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 9,681 | 43.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07522 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 680 | 9.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 515 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 644 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 864 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,137 | 15.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,137 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 882 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 666 | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 398 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 217 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07522 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,068 | 67.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,283 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 686 | 7.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 409 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 65 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 316 | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07522 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 320 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,333 | 14.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 335 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,189 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 885 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 314 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 981 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,107 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 811 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 435 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 293 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.9% | 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 (07522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,083 | 85.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,419 | 28.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,326 | 59.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,247 | 14.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07522 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,592 | 78.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,707 | 23.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 557 | 7.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,095 | 15.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 602 | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,916 | 40.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07522 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 989 | 13.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 311 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,019 | 39.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,503 | 19.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 537 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 197 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,009 | 13.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 48 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07522 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 214 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 517 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 608 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 109 | 1.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 355 | 4.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 596 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 696 | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 798 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,720 | 48.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07522 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 278 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,356 | 17.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,334 | 43.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,217 | 29.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 281 | 3.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 147 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07522 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,218 | 87.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 116 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 680 | 9.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 95 | 1.3% | 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 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07522 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,923 | 26.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,362 | 47.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,290 | 18.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 565 | 7.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07522 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 125 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 135 | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 179 | 11.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 270 | 18.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 309 | 20.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 405 | 27.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07522 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,256 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,140 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,368 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.08 | 2.38 |
Households (07522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,140 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,071 | 29.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 996 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 876 | 12.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,370 | 47.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,425 | 48.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,510 | 21.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.12 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07522 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,401 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,169 | 56.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,669 | 36.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 61 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 357 | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,051 | 68.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07522 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,022 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 412 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 359 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,851 | 47.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,325 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,075 | 17.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,689 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 138 | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,330 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,714 | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 215 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,010 | 58.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 489 | 28.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07522 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,086 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,730 | 7.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,359 | 78.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 270 | 15.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 102 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 101 | 5.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,942 | 66.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,179 | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,435 | 630.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,435 | 630.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,435 | 630.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 45 | 3.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 163 | 13.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,185 | 524.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07522 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,283 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,826 | 43.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,457 | 56.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,838 | 48.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,344 | 6.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 29 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 246 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07522 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,140 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,576 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
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