Paterson, NJ ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

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ZIP Codes:	13 Standard, 6 PO Boxes [See All]
County:	Passaic County, NJ
Area Codes:	201,973,862
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	159,732 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ [Learn More]
Coordinates:	40.9148, -74.1630
Land Area:	23.12 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Paterson, NJ has 19 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
07424	Standard	26,776	12.09%	Great Notch,Singac,West Paterson,Woodland Park
07501	Standard	37,918	17.12%
07502	Standard	16,592	7.49%	Hillcrest,Totowa
07503	Standard	19,893	8.98%	South Paterson
07504	Standard	13,413	6.06%
07505	Standard	3,215	1.45%
07508	Standard	23,959	10.82%	North Haledon,Paterson,Prospect Park,Prospect Pk
07509	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
07510	Standard	0	0.00%
07511	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Paterson
07512	Standard	11,042	4.99%	Paterson,Totowa Boro
07513	Standard	11,995	5.42%	Peoples Park
07514	Standard	19,200	8.67%
07522	Standard	23,345	10.54%
07524	Standard	14,130	6.38%
07533	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	South Paterson
07538	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	North Haledon,Paterson,Prospect Park
07543	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Peoples Park
07544	P.O. Box	0	0.00%

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Population & Demographics

Paterson, NJ has 219,631 residents, with an average household size of 3.1. The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.7%) and 35-39 (4.9%). By race, Black or African American and White are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 62.8%. Those born outside the United States make up 44.1% (higher than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	159,701
Total Households:	50,316
Total Housing Units:	75,587
Average Household Size:	3.01
Average Family Size:	3.62

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	159,732
Total Households:	50,326
Total Housing Units:	52,885
Average Household Size:	3.14
Average Family Size:	3.81

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	204,771	205,270	205,840	206,642	207,473	207,381	208,744	206,221	206,195	205,951	219,563	219,944	219,631
Decennial Census	205,825	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	221,478	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 34.5

Male Median Age: 33.1

Female Median Age: 35.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	7,317	7,510	7,607	8,231	8,292	7,745	7,529	6,784	6,527	6,577	6,918	6,712	5,742	4,589	3,454	2,178	1,363	1,081
Female	6,963	7,270	7,413	7,963	8,502	8,424	8,069	7,472	7,528	7,356	7,538	7,491	6,720	5,265	4,358	2,903	2,084	2,003
Total	14,280	14,780	15,020	16,194	16,794	16,169	15,598	14,256	14,055	13,933	14,456	14,203	12,462	9,854	7,812	5,081	3,447	3,084

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	22,527	9.54%
Black:	39,829	16.87%
Hispanic:*	98,835	41.87%
Asian:	8,149	3.45%
American Indian:	2,427	1.03%
Hawaiian:	80	0.03%
Other:	64,188	27.19%
Total:	236,035	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	76,715	48.04%	33.1 years
Females:	82,986	51.96%	35.9 years
Total:	159,701	100%	34.5 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	76,739	48.04%	32.6 years
Females:	82,993	51.96%	35.2 years
Total:	159,732	100%	33.9 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	123,370	56.17%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	10,161	4.63%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	44,292	20.17%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	41,808	39.20%
Total Population:	219,631	100%
Total Native Population:	133,531	60.80%
Total Foreign-born Population:	86,100	39.20%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Paterson, NJ have an average household income of $67,581 (much lower than the State by 33.1%, and lower than the Nation by 14.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($74,670 vs $36,462). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 10.2%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$45,493	$46,134	$46,167	$47,994	$47,199	$48,333	$50,312	$52,246	$53,949	$55,713	$60,111	$66,338	$67,581
Median Family Income	$51,242	$52,812	$51,776	$53,829	$53,599	$55,914	$56,669	$60,150	$61,350	$61,395	$66,384	$76,761	$74,670
Median NonFamily Income	$27,819	$26,502	$25,788	$26,558	$26,223	$27,292	$28,578	$30,874	$32,476	$35,206	$36,215	$36,838	$36,462
Median Male Income	$38,997	$40,394	$41,114	$41,118	$41,297	$40,848	$41,128	$43,093	$42,640	$43,379	$46,475	$50,899	$52,101
Median Female Income	$32,314	$33,112	$32,633	$34,244	$34,250	$33,875	$34,538	$36,602	$37,016	$38,975	$42,496	$45,464	$46,336

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	99,207	58.33%
Unemployed:	9,627	5.66%
Not In Labor Force:	61,247	36.01%
Total:	170,081	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	25,003	25.20%
Service:	20,809	20.98%
Sales and Office:	22,602	22.78%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	8,786	8.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	22,007	22.18%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	99,207	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Paterson, NJ, the median home value is $332,762 - much lower than the State by 22.2%, and up $76,725 (30.0%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,444 per month - much lower than the State by 12.6%, and up $241 (20.0%) since 2020. Most renters in Paterson pay $1,000-$1,499 (35.6%). About 17.8% pay under $1,000 and 12.8% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 26.2% (69.5% have a mortgage) and renters make up 73.8% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$319,525	$303,000	$287,166	$271,533	$259,977	$249,933	$237,025	$224,944	$246,637	$256,037	$268,411	$315,488	$332,762

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	3,230	7.28%
$500 to $999:	3,629	8.18%
$1,000 to $1,499:	14,350	32.34%
$1,500 to $1,999:	15,372	34.65%
$2,000 to $2,499:	5,119	11.54%
$2,500 to $2,999:	1,001	2.26%
$3,000 or more:	600	1.35%
No Rent:	1,068	2.41%
Total:	44,369	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,048	$1,064	$1,092	$1,114	$1,109	$1,126	$1,161	$1,188	$1,189	$1,203	$1,276	$1,380	$1,444

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	18,767	25.77%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	9,687	13.30%
Renter Occupied:	44,369	60.93%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	72,823	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	72,823	95.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,528	4.62%
Total Housing Units:	76,351	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

12.5% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (42.9%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 76.1%, which is well below the state rate (90.7%). The share of people in poverty is 22.5%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.0%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and down 1.8 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	15,633	11.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	11,330	7.97%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	55,973	39.39%
Some college, no degree:	23,681	16.67%
Associate's degree:	7,275	5.12%
Bachelor's degree:	20,264	14.26%
Graduate or professional degree:	7,937	5.59%
Total:	142,093	100%
High school graduate or higher:	115,130	81.02%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	28,201	19.85%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	94,909	40.64%
Public Insurance:	104,450	44.73%
No Insurance:	34,165	14.63%
Total:	233,524	100%
Has Health Insurance:	199,359	85.37%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	22.7%	23.4%	25.2%	24.3%	26.3%	26.4%	26.5%	25.2%	24.2%	24.3%	24.3%	22.3%	22.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	3,536	6.10%
Kindergarten:	3,716	6.41%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	24,932	43.01%
High school (grades 9-12):	12,132	20.93%
College or graduate school:	13,658	23.56%
Total:	57,974	100%
Early Childhood:	7,252	12.51%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	40,780	70.34%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Paterson supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 2,611 business establishments, employing about 30,123 people with an annual payroll of $1,711,296,000. USPS data shows 45,120 residential mailboxes and 4,007 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	45,120Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	4,007Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	55,010Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	32,516Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	8,947Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,611Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$400,443,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,711,296,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	30,123Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Paterson, NJ is located in Passaic County, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and spans 4 of New Jersey's 4th, 8th, 9th, and 11st Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 19,756,722 people, about 1.1% of whom live in Paterson. ZIP Codes here cover 23.122 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.652 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census
CBSA Number:	35620Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	19,756,722Source: Census
MSA:	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census
PMSA:	Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	23.122 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.652 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	04,08,09,11Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	57000Source: Census
Place Name:	Paterson city; New JerseySource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Paterson, NJ

Elmwood Park, NJ ~2.4 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ ~2.7 miles
Clifton, NJ ~2.7 miles
Hawthorne, NJ ~3.1 miles
Totowa, NJ ~3.3 miles
Haledon, NJ ~3.3 miles
Little Falls, NJ ~3.5 miles
Saddle Brook, NJ ~3.6 miles
Garfield, NJ ~3.7 miles
Glen Rock, NJ ~3.8 miles
Rochelle Park, NJ ~4.4 miles
Passaic, NJ ~4.5 miles
Wayne, NJ ~4.8 miles
Lodi, NJ ~4.9 miles
Montclair, NJ ~5.1 miles
Wallington, NJ ~5.2 miles
Cedar Grove, NJ ~5.2 miles
Paramus, NJ ~5.3 miles
Ridgewood, NJ ~5.3 miles
Maywood, NJ ~5.4 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Native, born in the United States:	80,129	50.82%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	7,966	5.05%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	32,362	20.53%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	37,203	44.12%
Total Population:	157,660	100%
Total Native Population:	88,095	55.88%
Total Foreign-born Population:	69,565	44.12%

Employed:	67,263	56.70%
Unemployed:	7,667	6.46%
Not In Labor Force:	43,694	36.83%
Total:	118,624	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	12,324	18.32%
Service:	16,006	23.80%
Sales and Office:	14,841	22.06%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	6,086	9.05%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	18,006	26.77%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	67,263	100%

Less than $500:	3,095	8.44%
$500 to $999:	3,298	9.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	12,766	34.82%
$1,500 to $1,999:	12,141	33.12%
$2,000 to $2,499:	3,632	9.91%
$2,500 to $2,999:	646	1.76%
$3,000 or more:	304	0.83%
No Rent:	779	2.12%
Total:	36,661	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	9,049	18.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,978	8.01%
Renter Occupied:	36,661	73.78%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	49,688	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Paterson, NJ

Sources & References

White:	22,529	9.54%
Black:	39,838	16.87%
Hispanic:*	98,863	41.87%
Asian:	8,149	3.45%
American Indian:	2,427	1.03%
Hawaiian:	80	0.03%
Other:	64,205	27.20%
Total:	236,091	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	49,688	94.59%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,844	5.41%
Total Housing Units:	52,532	100%

Less than 9th grade:	13,793	13.98%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	9,796	9.93%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	42,378	42.95%
Some college, no degree:	15,729	15.94%
Associate's degree:	4,663	4.73%
Bachelor's degree:	9,417	9.55%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,881	2.92%
Total:	98,657	100%
High school graduate or higher:	75,068	76.09%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	12,298	12.47%

Private Insurance:	50,864	31.06%
Public Insurance:	82,965	50.66%
No Insurance:	29,942	18.28%
Total:	163,771	100%
Has Health Insurance:	133,829	81.72%

Nursery School, Preschool:	2,800	6.67%
Kindergarten:	3,301	7.87%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	18,926	45.10%
High school (grades 9-12):	9,014	21.48%
College or graduate school:	7,926	18.89%
Total:	41,967	100%
Early Childhood:	6,101	14.54%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	31,241	74.44%