Paterson city, NJ

ZIP 07513 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Paterson city, NJ (07513)

Median Income

$64,320

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+706

Wealth inflow

Population

10,961

Unemployment

7.6%

3.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 706 for ZIP 07513 (Paterson city, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.6%+106% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.8%-70% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

27.9%+139% vs US avg

190

Establishments

1,679

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction4.6%
Manufacturing17.2%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade11.3%
Transportation, utilities13.6%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.7%
Professional, scientific, management10.3%
Education, health care, social24.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.1%
Other services3.2%
Public administration1.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 07513 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.0%, median income rose 3.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 25.2%.

Median Income

$64,320

-14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate