Zip code 07522: Paterson, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 07522?

07522 is assigned to Paterson, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 07522 in?

07522 is in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 07522?

About 23,040 people live in 07522, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 07522?

The median household income in 07522 is $48,058.

Q: What zip codes are near 07522?

The closest zip codes to 07522 are 07505, 07509, 07510, 07501, 07502.

Residential delivery areaPassaic CountyEastern Time

Population

23,040

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$291K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,566/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.9 sq mi

26,301 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 07522

07522 is a dense urban zip code in Paterson, New Jersey (Passaic County), covering 0.9 sq mi of land. About 23,040 people live here, or 26,301 per square mile. The median resident is 31.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,058 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $290,900, or 6.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 20% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,566 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.7 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support. 64% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 07522 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate16.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%9th of 578 in NJ
Population density26,301/sq mi
98th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi8th of 580 in NJ
Residents under 1830.4%
96th
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%24th of 580 in NJ
Poverty rate27.1%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%15th of 579 in NJ
Uninsured rate18%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%31st of 579 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters65.1%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%79th of 553 in NJ
Foreign-born residents34.9%
92nd
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%85th of 580 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.471
76th
U.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478115th of 574 in NJ
Healthcare workers10.8%
69th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%147th of 578 in NJ
Diversity index57.7
67th
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4173rd of 580 in NJ
Median gross rent$1,566
59th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720376th of 517 in NJ
Housing vacancy6%
44th
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%189th of 576 in NJ
Median home value$290,900
42nd
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400472nd of 563 in NJ
Broadband access90.8%
40th
U.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%462nd of 576 in NJ
Population23,040
36th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809146th of 580 in NJ
Self-employed workers8%
33rd
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%336th of 578 in NJ
Average commute22.7 min
27th
U.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min528th of 563 in NJ
Government workers10.5%
23rd
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%466th of 578 in NJ
Work from home6.5%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%514th of 577 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$35,142
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474549th of 575 in NJ
Median household income$48,058
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556554th of 566 in NJ
Median age31.2
6th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1559th of 579 in NJ
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%539th of 578 in NJ
Residents 65 and older8.9%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%557th of 580 in NJ
Per capita income$20,932
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253568th of 579 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher10.7%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%565th of 580 in NJ
Homeownership rate20.1%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%559th of 576 in NJ
Veterans0.6%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%557th of 580 in NJ

Measure	07522	Passaic	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Unemployment rateWeakness	16.3%	8%	6.3%	5.2%	99th	9th of 578
Population density	26,301/sq mi	2,799/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	98th	8th of 580
Residents under 18	30.4%	23.6%	21.8%	22%	96th	24th of 580
Poverty rateWeakness	27.1%	13%	9.7%	12.5%	94th	15th of 579
Uninsured rateWeakness	18%	12%	7.5%	8.4%	93rd	31st of 579
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	65.1%	57%	51.6%	51.1%	93rd	79th of 553
Foreign-born residents	34.9%	33.1%	23.9%	14.1%	92nd	85th of 580
Income inequality (Gini)	0.471	0.466	0.478	0.483	76th	115th of 574
Healthcare workers	10.8%	8.6%	9.2%	9.7%	69th	147th of 578
Diversity index	57.7	64.7	66.4	61.4	67th	173rd of 580
Median gross rent	$1,566	$1,621	$1,720	$1,413	59th	376th of 517
Housing vacancy	6%	3.7%	7.5%	10.1%	44th	189th of 576
Median home value	$290,900	$459,500	$454,400	$332,700	42nd	472nd of 563
Broadband access	90.8%	92.5%	92.8%	91%	40th	462nd of 576
Population	23,040	521,012	9,343,809	334,922,499	36th	146th of 580
Self-employed workers	8%	8.9%	8.9%	10%	33rd	336th of 578
Average commute	22.7 min	26.5 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	27th	528th of 563
Government workers	10.5%	12.5%	14.3%	14.5%	23rd	466th of 578
Work from home	6.5%	11.5%	16.8%	15.1%	14th	514th of 577
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,142	$48,769	$60,474	$49,666	9th	549th of 575
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,058	$87,522	$103,556	$80,734	7th	554th of 566
Median age	31.2	38.1	40.1	38.9	6th	559th of 579
Tech workers	0.5%	3%	4.8%	3.8%	6th	539th of 578
Residents 65 and older	8.9%	15.9%	17.2%	17.2%	5th	557th of 580
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,932	$40,703	$54,253	$44,673	3rd	568th of 579
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.7%	30.9%	43.6%	35.7%	3rd	565th of 580
Homeownership rateWeakness	20.1%	53.1%	63.8%	65.2%	2nd	559th of 576
Veterans	0.6%	2.7%	3.7%	6.2%	1st	557th of 580

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

19%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.2

Under 18

30.4%

65 and over

8.9%

Race and ethnicity

White4%
Black27%
Hispanic58%
Asian9%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

57.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

34.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

52.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

37%

Spanish

54%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 7,158
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 79.4%
Married couples: 26.8%
Living alone: 16.5%
Veterans (of adults): 0.6%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

07522

$48,058

Passaic Co.

$87,522

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,932

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.471

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

07522

$290,900

Passaic Co.

$459,500

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

07522

$1,566

Passaic Co.

$1,621

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

20%

2–4 units

60%

5–19 units

20+ units

13%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,614
Owner-occupied: 20.1%
Vacant: 6%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 4.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 65.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 36.9%
Home value to income: 6.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

65%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

43%

20–29

22%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

16.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

14%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

11%

Food service

Sales

Production

Management

Construction and repair

Education

Police and fire

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

0.8%

Computer and math

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

14%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Manufacturing

12%

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Other services

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Construction

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Information

0.2%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$35,142

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	07522	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,392	$74,888
Service	$29,677	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,927	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,361	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,216	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

44%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
Households with broadband: 90.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.5%
No internet access: 5%
Without health insurance: 18%
Limited-English households: 22.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Paterson
State: New Jersey
County: Passaic County
Center point: 40.9236° N, 74.1792° W
Land area: 0.9 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Paterson100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 07522

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
07505	Paterson, NJ	0.6 mi	4,691	$36,326	—
07509	Paterson, NJ · PO box	0.6 mi	—	—	—
07510	Paterson, NJ · PO box	0.6 mi	—	—	—
07501	Paterson, NJ	0.9 mi	35,481	$44,300	$333,800
07502	Paterson, NJ	0.9 mi	17,158	$76,790	$375,300
07538	Haledon, NJ · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
07524	Paterson, NJ	1.3 mi	13,808	$49,103	$377,500
07514	Paterson, NJ	1.8 mi	20,647	$70,205	$342,900
07513	Paterson, NJ	2.1 mi	11,576	$68,630	$423,500
07503	Paterson, NJ	2.2 mi	19,170	$60,443	$350,900
07504	Paterson, NJ	2.2 mi	13,123	$76,659	$381,600
07507	Hawthorne, NJ · PO box	2.2 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 07522

What city is zip code 07522?

07522 is assigned to Paterson, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 07522 in?

07522 is in Passaic County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 07522?

About 23,040 people live in 07522, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 07522 in?

07522 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 07522?

The median household income in 07522 is $48,058.

What zip codes are near 07522?

The closest zip codes to 07522 are 07505, 07509, 07510, 07501, 07502.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07522, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.