07504 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07504, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07504 is a zip code in Passaic County, New Jersey, which covers Paterson, with a total population of 12,198 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 07504 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07504.

The estimated population of people living in 07504 is 12,198, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07504 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,198
+2.62%
+9.67%
2020
11,886
+2.66%
-
2019
11,578
+0.7%
-
2018
11,498
+3.38%
-
2017
11,122
 - -

Population of 07504 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07504 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
3.2%
2.4%
 +33.33%
Black/African American
40.4%
50.6%
 -20.16%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
51.8%
45.6%
 +13.60%
Asian
2.8%
0.5%
 +460.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Other
0.9%
0.1%
 +800.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07504 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 07504 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07504 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07504 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.1 +0.53% 37.3 +2.47% 39.2 -2.73%
2020 37.9 -3.32% 36.4 -0.55% 40.3 -6.93%
2019 39.2 +0.26% 36.6 0% 43.3 +1.64%
2018 39.1 +2.36% 36.6 +0.83% 42.6 +3.4%
2017 38.2 - 36.3 - 41.2 -

The median age of the 07504 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 07504 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 468 +10.02% 600 +61.34% 509 988
10 to 19 623 +39.75% 883 -11.05% 906 768
20 to 29 1,012 -3.36% 807 -3.12% 964 744
30 to 39 680 +20.09% 652 +25.09% 821 806
40 to 49 699 +9.1% 922 -15.58% 747 778
50 to 59 847 -5.36% 998 +6.67% 797 1,047
60 to 69 399 +63.5% 711 -3.43% 669 676
70+ 324 +8.48% 497 +27.47% 343 635

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07504 zip code is $61,786.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 07504.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,662.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,928.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,288.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07504 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 07504, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 07504 is currently $79,066.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.87% of households in 07504 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 07504 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07504 is $26,593.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07504 by the total population of 07504.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07504 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07504 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07504 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07504 zip over the age of 16 is 9,756.

Of those people, a total of 61.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 07504 is 57.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 07504 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 729 17.70% 39.50%
20 to 24 years 870 52.50% 17.30%
25 to 29 years 838 91.50% 4.00%
30 to 34 years 704 89.50% 7.00%
35 to 44 years 1,635 82.10% 8.00%
45 to 54 years 1,696 76.10% 8.10%
55 to 59 years 961 68.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 775 49.20% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 985 32.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 563 10.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07504. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,306 59.70% 1.90%
Black or African American 4,243 60.70% 4.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 263 58.90% 19.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,882 69.00% 6.40%
Two or more races 1,062 59.70% 27.60%
Hispanic or Latino 4,937 63.20% 8.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 286 54.90% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07504 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 07504 is 5,582, with median earnings of $36,884.00.

Women in 07504 are earning approximately 109.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,582 $36,884.00
Male 3,071 $35,711.00
Female 2,511 $39,021.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07504 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 306 $60,000.00
Business and Financial 198 $79,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $60,179.00
Architecture and Engineering 122 $61,151.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $0.00
Community and Social Service 56 $0.00
Legal 58 $188,295.00
Educational and Library 232 $45,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $20,294.00
Healthcare Practitioners 273 $24,674.00
Healthcare Support 520 $28,137.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $29,514.00
Law Enforcement 60 $99,844.00
Food Preparation and Serving 278 $21,364.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 254 $21,875.00
Personal Care and Service 116 $22,273.00
Sales 435 $39,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 723 $41,847.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 363 $31,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 141 $44,871.00
Production 568 $38,095.00
Transportation and Material Moving 476 $32,062.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07504 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 07504.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 191 $45,234.00 115 $68,454.00
Business and Financial 125 $79,375.00 73 $64,831.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $60,179.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 122 $61,151.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00 28 $0.00
Legal 22 $0.00 36 $0.00
Educational and Library 136 $36,719.00 96 $51,190.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 30 $20,294.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $0.00 238 $24,531.00
Healthcare Support 73 $39,732.00 447 $21,913.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 49 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 172 $21,970.00 106 $19,200.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 111 $19,967.00 143 $21,938.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 95 $26,118.00
Sales 222 $36,905.00 213 $40,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 283 $30,813.00 440 $47,130.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 347 $29,967.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 141 $44,871.00 0 $0.00
Production 331 $36,094.00 237 $41,781.00
Transportation and Material Moving 393 $32,332.00 83 $18,688.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,984 households in 07504, with an average household size of 3.06 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,116 families living in the 07504 zip code with an average family size of 3.46 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 07504:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,742 255 1,119 868
Average Household Size 3.71 2.95 3.45 1.27
Total Families 1,742 255 1,119 0
Average Household Size 3.61 2.59 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 3,116 families living in 07504, 14.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07504:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,208 housing units in 07504.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,984 94.68%
Vacant 224 5.32%

60.58% of the total 4,208 housing units in 07504 are rental units. This is approximately 2,549 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,357 are occupied by the owner - or 32.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07504 is $1,373.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07504 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    78
  • Less than $500
    32
  • $500 to $999
    301
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,151
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    825
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    220
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    20
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07504 is $320,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07504 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    16
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    30
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    494
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    741
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    37
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07504. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07504 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,651
  • 1940 to 1949
    565
  • 1950 to 1959
    179
  • 1960 to 1969
    297
  • 1970 to 1979
    290
  • 1980 to 1989
    80
  • 1990 to 1999
    56
  • 2000 to 2009
    73
  • 2010 to 2013
    17
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 07504 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    679
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,554
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,072
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    679

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07504 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07504 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07504.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    24
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    265
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    616
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    553
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    886
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,031
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    855
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    272
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    240
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    251
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    280
  • 90 or more minutes
    93

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 07504 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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