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Haverhill, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01835

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

13,682
676/sq mi
$113,578
Median income
$468,800
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Haverhill pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
676
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01835 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, home to 13,682 residents across 20.2 square miles, a density of 676 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01835 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,578 (2% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,615. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. Median home value sits at $468,800 (22% below the state average), median rent at $1,852 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01835, 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 01835

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Haverhill, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01835.

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 01835, Haverhill, 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

13,682

Population

20.2

Area (sq mi)

676

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01835?

39.2

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%

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?

$113,578

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$52,615

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01835 ranks nationally

Haverhill, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,578 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,769

Total Housing Units

5,568

Occupied Units

201

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$468,800

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,852

Median Rent

1975

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01835 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 179
2021 +12.7% 201
2022 +16.1% 234
2023 +8.4% 253
2024 +5.8% 268

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 276 business establishments in ZIP 01835, employing approximately 5,503 people with a combined annual payroll of $339,922,000.

276

Businesses

5,503

Employees

$339.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 14.9%
Manufacturing 34 12.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 26 9.4%
Retail trade 22 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 19 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 19 6.9%
Wholesale trade 17 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 4.0%
Finance and insurance 8 2.9%
Educational services 5 1.8%

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 01835 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 01835 ranks #7 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 01835 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 01835 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 3.6 mi
01830 Haverhill, MA 25,137 3.4 mi
01845 North Andover, MA 28,352 5.6 mi
01832 Haverhill, MA 22,060 3.5 mi
03865 Plaistow, NH 7,609 6.1 mi
01840 Lawrence, MA 4,733 4.9 mi
01841 Lawrence, MA 47,225 5.0 mi
01844 Methuen, MA 47,249 5.4 mi
01833 Georgetown, MA 8,183 5.6 mi
01843 Lawrence, MA 24,425 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

01960 standard
Peabody, MA
Pop: 50,944
01844 standard
Methuen, MA
Pop: 47,249
01841 standard
Lawrence, MA
Pop: 47,225
01902 standard
Lynn, MA
Pop: 45,139
01970 standard
Salem, MA
Pop: 41,109
01915 standard
Beverly, MA
Pop: 39,502

Related Areas

Essex County Haverhill, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01835 in? ▼
ZIP code 01835 (Haverhill) 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 01835? ▼
ZIP code 01835 in Haverhill, MA has a population of 13,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01835? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01835 is $113,578, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01835? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01835 is $468,800, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01835? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01835 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01835? ▼
ZIP code 01835 has 276 business establishments employing approximately 5,503 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01835? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01835 are: Construction (41), Manufacturing (34), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01835? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01835 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 01835? ▼
In ZIP code 01835, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 01835? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01835 is 28.9 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 01835? ▼
In ZIP code 01835, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01835? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01835 is 4.5% 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.