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ZIP 07522

Part of Paterson, NJ
Pop. 23,040·Passaic County·159th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,226/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$261
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ZIP 07522 · $2,226
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$1,970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,712/yr
At $2,226/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyPassaic County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07522 (Paterson, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,040
Median income
$48,058
Median age
31.2
Renters
79.9%
Age distribution
30.4%
28.2%
22%
Under 1830.4%
18–3428.2%
35–5422%
55–6410.4%
65+8.9%
Gender
45.7%
54.3%
Male45.7%
Female54.3%
Race & ethnicity
27.2%
58.3%
White8%
Black27.2%
Hispanic58.3%
Asian9.1%
Education (25+)
22.2%
44.3%
22.9%
No HS diploma22.2%
HS diploma44.3%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+10.7%
Housing tenure
20.1%
79.9%
Owner20.1%
Renter79.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07522 in Paterson, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,612 → $48,058
up 15.5%
Population
22,645 → 23,040
up 1.7%
Renter share
81.1% → 79.9%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
10.7% → 10.7%
+0.0 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 07522 in Paterson, NJ now reports about $48,058, up from $41,612 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,645 to 23,040 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07522 covers Paterson, NJ. The median rent here is $2,226/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 56% of local median household income ($48,058/yr), ZIP 07522 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07522?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07522 (Paterson, NJ) is $2,226. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07522 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07522's median rent of $2,226/mo is $261 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07522 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07522 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #159 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,226/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07522?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,226/mo in ZIP 07522. The local median household income is $48,058/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07522?

Rent in ZIP 07522 has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07522 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07522 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,226/mo, rent takes approximately 56% of the local median household income ($48,058/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07522 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 07522 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 79.9% of ZIP 07522 households are renters, while 20.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07522 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07522 compare to the rest of Paterson?

ZIP 07522 is pricier than Paterson as a whole. At $2,226/mo, it's $285 above the Paterson citywide median of $1,941/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07522 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07522 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
56%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,226/mo, rent takes ~56% of ZIP 07522's median household income ($48,058/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07522 56%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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