Paterson
City in Passaic County, New Jersey
Paterson is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, with 159,732 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prospect Park, 1.9 miles N.
- 159,732residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.8 km²
- 18,986 / sq mipopulation density
- 07501main ZIP code (10 in total)
About Paterson
Paterson (English pronunciation: /ˈpætɚsən/ ) is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County, in the North Jersey region of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, Paterson was the state's third-most-populous municipality, with a population of 159,732, an increase of 13,533 (+9.3%) from the 2010 census count of 146,199, which in turn reflected a decline of 3,023 (-2.0%) from the 149,222 counted in the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 161,793 for 2025, making it the 165th-most populous municipality in the nation.
A prominent mill town within the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area, Paterson has been known as Silk City for its once-dominant role in silk production during the latter half of 19th century. It has since evolved into a major destination for Hispanic immigrants as well as for immigrants from Turkey, the Arab world, and South Asia. Paterson has the nation's second-largest per capita Muslim population.
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Living in Paterson
- Median household income
- $55,997
- Median home value
- $360,100
- Median rent
- $1,548/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Paterson had 159,732 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 159,732 |
|---|---|
| Density | 18,986 per sq mi (7,331 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paterson at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Passaic County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 159,732 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.41 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9148° N, 74.1628° W |
| ZIP codes | 07501, 07407, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524 |
| Official website | patersonnj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3457000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paterson
- Prospect Park1.9 mi N
- Haledon2.1 mi NW
- Elmwood Park2.4 mi E
- Woodland Park2.4 mi SW
- Fair Lawn2.8 mi NE
- William Paterson University of New Jersey2.8 mi NW
- Hawthorne2.9 mi N
- Totowa3.1 mi W
- North Haledon3.6 mi N
- Preakness3.6 mi NW
- Clifton3.6 mi S
- Glen Rock3.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paterson
What county is Paterson in?
Paterson is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Paterson, NJ?
159,732 people lived in Paterson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paterson, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07501. Other ZIP codes: 07407, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524.
What is the elevation of Paterson?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paterson?
Prospect Park (1.9 mi), Haledon (2.1 mi), Elmwood Park (2.4 mi), Woodland Park (2.4 mi), Fair Lawn (2.8 mi).
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