ZIP Code 07501: Population, Income, Housing

State: NJ

Total population: 35,481 Household income: $44,300 Rent: $1,541

Overview

Total population

35,481

Rent

$1,541

Year built

1970

Household income

$44,300

Per capita income

$22,958

Poverty rate

25.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.9 persons

Rent over 30% of income

57.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

New Jersey

County

Passaic County

City

Paterson

Total population

35,481

Adults over 25

21,248

Total households

12,253

Household size

2.9 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$44,300

Per capita income

$22,958

Poverty rate

25.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

57.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,541

Year built

1970

Households that rent

83.9%

Households that own

16.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

7.9%

Black

21.6%

Asian

1.3%

Two or more races

11%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

71.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

28.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,932 (96.6%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

483 (3.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

42.2%

High school graduate or GED

40.6%

Some college or associate degree

9.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 07501 with: Passaic County, NJ Paterson, NJ New York metro area, NY-NJ New Jersey United States

ZIP 07501

Total population35,481

Rent$1,541

Year built1970

Household income$44,300

Per capita income$22,958

Poverty rate25.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Passaic County, NJ

Total population521,012

Rent$1,621

Year built1956

Household income$87,522

Per capita income$40,703

Poverty rate13%

Unemployment rate4.9%

Paterson, NJ

Total population158,735

Rent$1,548

Year built1954

Household income$55,997

Per capita income$24,403

Poverty rate21.2%

Unemployment rate7.2%

New York Metro Area, NY-NJ

Total population19,798,537

Rent$1,830

Year built1960

Household income$99,155

Per capita income$55,691

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

New Jersey State

Total population9,343,809

Rent$1,720

Year built1970

Household income$103,556

Per capita income$54,253

Poverty rate9.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP07501	CountyPassaic, NJ	CityPaterson, NJ	Metro AreaNew York metro area, NY-NJ	StateNew Jersey	CountryUnited States
Total population	35,481	521,012	158,735	19,798,537	9,343,809	334,922,499
Rent	$1,541	$1,621	$1,548	$1,830	$1,720	$1,413
Year built	1970	1956	1954	1960	1970	1980
Household income	$44,300	$87,522	$55,997	$99,155	$103,556	$80,734
Per capita income	$22,958	$40,703	$24,403	$55,691	$54,253	$44,673
Poverty rate	25.1%	13%	21.2%	12.7%	9.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.9%	7.2%	4.5%	4.5%	4%

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Summary for 07501

Rent & Income

In 07501, the typical monthly rent is $1,541 and the typical household income is $44,300. Rent here is similar to Paterson and lower than New Jersey, and household income is lower than both Paterson and New Jersey. The estimated poverty rate is 25.1%, which is higher than in both Paterson and New Jersey.

Housing & Affordability

Most households in this area are renters (83.9%), making this a heavily renter area. About 57.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating very low levels of formal education.

ZIP 07501 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 07501 — Poverty

How ZIP 07501 compares in New Jersey (94 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,541	26 / 94	from lower rent	$1,102 – $3,093
Household income	$44,300	93 / 94	from higher income	$41,126 – $232,629
Poverty rate	25.1%	91 / 94	from lower poverty	1.8% – 32%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in New Jersey with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 07501

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 26th out of 94 ZIP Codes in New Jersey. Across New Jersey, figures vary from $1,102 in ZIP 08618 up to $3,093 in ZIP 07302.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 07501 stands 93rd out of 94 ZIP Codes. Throughout New Jersey, numbers span from $41,126 in ZIP 08401 up to $232,629 in ZIP 07090.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 91st out of 94 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 1.8% in ZIP 07090 up to 32% in ZIP 08401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 07501 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,541 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 07501

Annual Household Income: $44,300

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 07501

Estimated Rate: 25.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 07501

In ZIP Code 07501, households that rent: 10,286 (83.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	10,286	83.9%
Owner-Occupied	1,967	16.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 07501

In ZIP Code 07501, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,925 (57.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,925	57.6%
Other renter households	4,361	42.4%
Total renter households	10,286	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 07501

Less than High School: 8,973 people (42.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,631 people (40.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,939 people (9.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 1,705 people (8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,248

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.