Home internet in Paterson, NJ
88.3% of Paterson households have an internet subscription and 66.7% have a wired line. Here is the city picture from the Census, and a check of the 10 Paterson ZIP codes our call line covers.
- 88.3% of Paterson households are connected; 11.7% have no subscription (U.S. Census Bureau).
- Wired broadband: 66.7% of homes, 13.9 points below the New Jersey figure.
- Call line covers 10 Paterson ZIP codes: 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07510....
What the Census says about Paterson
| Households | Paterson | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 88.3% | 94.1% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 66.7% | 80.6% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 19.5% | 11.6% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 21.4% | 4% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 11.7% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
City: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table S2801 (Paterson city, New Jersey, 49,688 households). State: 2023 1-year estimates. US: household-weighted average of the states.
Reading the Paterson numbers
In Paterson itself, 66.7% of households subscribe to a wired connection, 13.9 points below the statewide 80.6%. Among the 4 New Jersey cities on this site, Paterson ranks 2nd for its wired share. The number says how many homes have a line, not how many could get one: most city addresses can get at least two types.
That is a lower wired share than most cities, so wireless options matter more in Paterson. Put a 5G home or fixed wireless plan next to the wired quote before you decide, and read the slow internet guide if the line you already have struggles.
19.5% of Paterson households rely on a cellular data plan alone, 7.9 points above the New Jersey figure of 11.6%. For those homes a 5G home router on the same network is the usual next step up.
Satellite accounts for 21.4% of Paterson households and 11.7% have no subscription, which works out to roughly 5,813 homes. Compared with New Jersey overall (5.9% unconnected), Paterson is 5.8 points worse than the state average.
Paterson ZIP codes on our call list
The agents who answer our number can check addresses in these 10 Paterson ZIP codes: 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07510, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524. Type your ZIP in the box; if it is on the list the call button stays live. That is 2.4% of all the New Jersey ZIP codes on our list and the 2nd largest group of any New Jersey city.
10 Paterson ZIP codes are on the call list.
Ordering internet in Paterson
- Check the ZIP on this page, then call with the full address.
- If two wired lines reach the house, take the one with faster upload unless the price gap is large.
- Read the plan's broadband label before you agree; the label guide shows the fields that matter.
- Renting an apartment? The one-provider apartment guide covers what to do when the building limits your choice.
Statewide figures and the full list of covered New Jersey cities are on the New Jersey page.
Common questions
How many homes in Paterson have no internet?
11.7% of Paterson households had no internet subscription in the 2023 five-year Census estimate, against 5.9% for New Jersey and 7.8% nationally. Another 19.5% rely on a phone plan alone.
What is the fastest internet in Paterson?
Fiber where it has been built, then cable. Fiber is the only type with upload as fast as download. Which one reaches you depends on the block, so check the address rather than the ZIP alone.
My Paterson ZIP is not on the list. What now?
The call button switches off for that ZIP, but everything else here still applies. The guides explain what to ask any provider, and the list is updated as the call partner adds areas, so check again in a few months.