07524 ZIP Code
Paterson, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07524 |
| City/Town: | Paterson |
| County: | Passaic |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,139 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,889 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,517 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,740 |
| Median Home Value: | $353,200 |
| Land Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9317, -74.1569 |
Population Information (07524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,139 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,663 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,476 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,311 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,297 | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,050 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,145 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,032 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,428 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,996 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,858 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 697 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 564 | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 970 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 659 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 132 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $353,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,377 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,740 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,471 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 269 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,120 | 25.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,351 | 74.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,304 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,113 | 12.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,095 | 11.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,416 | 47.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,120 | 12.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 314 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,001 | 10.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 245 | 2.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 76.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07524 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,889 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,253 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,506 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,517 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,368 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,594 | 89.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 774 | 10.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,848 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,782 | 87.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 547 | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 265 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,769 | 18.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,158 | 27.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 29 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,950 | 19.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,201 | 34.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,963 | 52.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,977 | 72.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 627 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,990 | 13.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 8,345 | 55.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07524 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 360 | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 277 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 391 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 552 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 875 | 19.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 460 | 10.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 532 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 528 | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 257 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 239 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07524 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,363 | 66.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 916 | 13.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 476 | 7.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 251 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 260 | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 175 | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07524 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 648 | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 902 | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 417 | 6.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 813 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 586 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 64 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 226 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 576 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,107 | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 611 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 418 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 219 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.0% | 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 (07524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,352 | 81.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,127 | 33.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,792 | 51.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,787 | 18.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07524 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,566 | 79.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,261 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 443 | 9.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 393 | 8.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 165 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,676 | 37.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07524 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 392 | 8.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 193 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,205 | 46.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,339 | 28.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 278 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 45 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 272 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 16 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07524 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 127 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 76 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 168 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 85 | 1.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 135 | 2.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 398 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 487 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 509 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,755 | 58.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07524 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 117 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 633 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,234 | 47.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,390 | 29.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 273 | 5.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 93 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07524 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,118 | 92.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 74 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 220 | 4.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 40 | 0.9% | 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: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07524 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,001 | 22.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,976 | 44.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,091 | 24.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 403 | 9.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07524 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 14 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 38 | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 108 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 107 | 9.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 761 | 67.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 92 | 8.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07524 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,794 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,255 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,377 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 4.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.04 | 2.38 |
Households (07524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,471 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,593 | 35.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 689 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,057 | 23.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,540 | 34.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,159 | 48.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,320 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07524 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,939 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,003 | 50.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,166 | 36.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 155 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 394 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,695 | 45.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07524 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,097 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 120 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 471 | 11.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,847 | 45.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 999 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 660 | 16.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,753 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 246 | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,139 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,325 | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 36 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 599 | 45.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 690 | 52.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07524 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,996 | 92.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 962 | 6.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 762 | 79.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 179 | 18.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 22 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,656 | 57.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 805 | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,483 | 805.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,483 | 805.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,483 | 805.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 233 | 28.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,221 | 772.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07524 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,828 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,247 | 30.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,581 | 69.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,325 | 67.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 256 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07524 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,471 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,179 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
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