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07504

Paterson, NJ

Total Population
13,781
Median Household Income
$64,810
Median Home Value
$359,900
Median Rent
$1,441

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$64,810
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$359,900
101.2% above state median
Rent
$1,441
100% above state median
Median Age
38.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Paterson, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 10.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 19.3% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$64,810
-13.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-31,562,852
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.31 people

Total Households
4,163
Family Households
44.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
37.9%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
21.7%
#3 Industry
Finance
10.9%
Total Employed Residents:3,635

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.1%
232 workers
Public Transit
13.8%
788 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,727
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (13.8% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.6%
6,026 employed
Labor Force
6,745
700 unemployed
Median Age
38.2 years
Per Capita Income
$27,421
Poverty Rate
19.3%

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