Paterson, NJ

Paterson sits in Passaic, New Jersey, and is covered by 14 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 157,864 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Paterson has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $315,488 and median asking rent runs around $1,380 per month. Median household income hovers around $53,571. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Paterson

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
07501	Passaic	35,492	$38,776	$283,300
07502	Passaic	17,328	$72,036	$329,700
07503	Passaic	19,625	$60,431	$313,500
07504	Passaic	13,781	$64,810	$359,900
07505	Passaic	4,592	$23,780	$375,000
07509	Passaic	0	—	—
07510	Passaic	0	—	—
07513	Passaic	11,069	$71,023	$344,200
07514	Passaic	18,461	$56,686	$271,200
07522	Passaic	22,377	$46,711	$209,400
07524	Passaic	15,139	$47,889	$353,200
07533	Passaic	0	—	—
07543	Passaic	0	—	—
07544	Passaic	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Paterson?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $315,488, and median rent is $1,380. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.