Passaic County

Passaic County is a microcosm of New Jersey with some of the most diverse communities and dynamic businesses in the State.

About Passaic County

Passaic County offers a blend of urban industry and scenic mountain communities. Home to corporations including PSE&G and numerous light industrial facilities, the county also supports small business entrepreneurship. Transportation includes access to NJ Transit rail, major highways, and proximity to Newark Liberty Airport. The city of Paterson, known for its industrial heritage, is complemented by the revitalization of its downtown arts and food scene. Bordering the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Patterson provides both natural beauty and a nod to early American industry. Suburban communities like Wayne and Clifton offer high quality schools and vibrant neighborhood life.

Major Private Sector Employers

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Company Industry
14 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:15 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:06 PM St. Joseph’s Health Healthcare
15 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:16 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:06 PM Valley National Bank Financial Services
25 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:58 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:06 PM BP Lubricants USA Inc. Automotive Lubricants
26 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:59 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:07 PM BAE Systems Aerospace
27 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:59 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:08 PM St. Mary’s General Hospital Gen Med/Surgical Hospital
28 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:59 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:08 PM Getinge USA Inc Life Sciences
29 acoulter 01/09/2025 07:00 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:08 PM Lakeland Bancorp Inc Financial Services
30 acoulter 01/09/2025 07:00 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:09 PM Orkin Treatment Services
31 acoulter 01/09/2025 07:01 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:09 PM Gucci America Fashion
32 acoulter 04/09/2025 08:05 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:09 PM Comodo Group Inc Security Services

Source: Zoominfo and Dunn & Bradstreet, 2023

Major Industries

Aerospace

Aerospace

Financial Services

Financial Services

Healthcare

Healthcare

Institutes of Higher Education

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Institution Name Type Undergrad Graduate
1 choosenjstg 21/08/2025 06:24 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:15 PM Montclair State University 4-Year 19,283 5,689
2 acoulter 02/09/2025 10:27 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:16 PM William Paterson University of New Jersey 4-year 8,043 3,297
3 acoulter 04/09/2025 08:16 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:16 PM Berkeley College-Woodland Park 4-year 2,696 156
4 acoulter 04/09/2025 08:17 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:17 PM Passaic County Community College 2-year 8,222 N/A

Source: Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE)

County Resources

Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce

A long-standing business network that connects local enterprises, advocates for economic vitality, and supports growth across the Paterson area.

Passaic County Division of Economic Development

The county’s resource for business support and expansion, offering programs, partnerships, and opportunities that drive investment and job creation in Passaic County.

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