Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.17 |
| Below Poverty | 23.4% ▲ 134% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.2% ▲ 109% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,881 (4.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 42,695 (52.4%) |
| Some College | 6,574 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 11,706 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 4,663 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,929 (14.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,823 ▼ 28% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $322,947 ▲ 16% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,469/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 52,498 |
| Vacant Units | 2,844 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Paterson is a city in New Jersey, located in Passaic County. The city spans 14 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 157,626 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.64 years.
Economically, Paterson is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,822 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, more than double the national average.
The real estate market in Paterson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $322,947, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,468 per month. At 27.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.
The population of Paterson is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (62.82%).
Paterson, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey. Spread across 14 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07501 | 35,321 | $40,699 | $304,400 | $1,442 | 6.3% | 15.0% | 16.0% |
| 07502 | 17,488 | $68,649 | $347,200 | $1,492 | 16.7% | 27.4% | 53.0% |
| 07503 | 19,567 | $60,295 | $314,900 | $1,605 | 7.5% | 21.2% | 26.8% |
| 07504 | 13,485 | $67,269 | $369,600 | $1,426 | 10.5% | 26.0% | 38.3% |
| 07505 | 4,617 | $33,311 | — | $1,113 | 24.1% | 19.8% | 1.6% |
| 07513 | 10,961 | $64,320 | $387,400 | $1,606 | 7.6% | 17.1% | 31.1% |
| 07514 | 18,912 | $65,492 | $314,400 | $1,472 | 7.2% | 20.1% | 30.7% |
| 07522 | 22,599 | $48,002 | $264,000 | $1,458 | 14.2% | 20.5% | 21.0% |
| 07524 | 14,676 | $50,033 | $360,200 | $1,386 | 10.8% | 19.8% | 21.7% |