PlainZIP

Georgetown, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01833

Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,183
246/sq mi
$153,750
Median income
$653,500
Median home value
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Georgetown pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
246
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01833 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01833 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, home to 8,183 residents across 33.3 square miles, a density of 246 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01833 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,750 (33% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $69,716. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.7%. Median home value sits at $653,500 (9% above the state average), median rent at $2,223 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01833, plus 6 more within Essex County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 01833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Georgetown, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01833.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01833, Georgetown, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,183

Population

33.3

Area (sq mi)

246

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01833?

42.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$153,750

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$69,716

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01833 ranks nationally

Georgetown, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$153,750 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,254

Total Housing Units

3,206

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$653,500

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$2,223

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01833 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 164
2021 +11.1% 182
2022 +16.3% 212
2023 +5.0% 222
2024 +6.0% 236

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 201 business establishments in ZIP 01833, employing approximately 1,924 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,754,000.

201

Businesses

1,924

Employees

$120.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 23 11.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 10.4%
Retail trade 19 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 16 8.0%
Manufacturing 14 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 14 7.0%
Wholesale trade 9 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.5%
Finance and insurance 6 3.0%
Educational services 6 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01833 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01833 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01833 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01833 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01834 Groveland, MA 6,459 2.5 mi
01921 Boxford, MA 7,961 3.5 mi
01985 West Newbury, MA 4,235 4.9 mi
01969 Rowley, MA 5,856 4.5 mi
01922 Byfield, MA 3,108 4.2 mi
01983 Topsfield, MA 6,089 6.3 mi
01835 Haverhill, MA 13,682 5.6 mi
01937 Hathorne, MA 151 9.6 mi
01830 Haverhill, MA 25,137 6.1 mi
01860 Merrimac, MA 6,338 8.1 mi

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Pop: 50,944
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Pop: 47,249
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Pop: 47,225
01902 standard
Lynn, MA
Pop: 45,139
01970 standard
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Pop: 41,109
01915 standard
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Pop: 39,502

Related Areas

Essex County Georgetown, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01833 in? ▼
ZIP code 01833 (Georgetown) is located in Essex County, Massachusetts. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01833? ▼
ZIP code 01833 in Georgetown, MA has a population of 8,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01833? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01833 is $153,750, which is 102% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01833? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01833 is $653,500, which is 135% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01833? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01833 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01833? ▼
ZIP code 01833 has 201 business establishments employing approximately 1,924 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01833? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01833 are: Construction (39), Other services (except public administration) (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01833? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01833 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01833? ▼
In ZIP code 01833, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01833? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01833 is 33.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01833? ▼
In ZIP code 01833, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01833? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01833 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.