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 High-density area
- $113,578
- Median income Above-median income area
- $468,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01835 (Haverhill, MA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.4 in 2023 to 268.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,615. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 3.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $468,800 (22% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,852; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01835 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
34 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 01835?
39.2
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
10.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$52,615
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01835 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Haverhill, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$113,578 Top 46% higher than 54% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,769housing units
5,769
Total Housing Units
5,568
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$468,800
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01835 vs 01834 →
ZIP 01835 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01844
Methuen (01844)
47,249 residents
- 01841
Lawrence (01841)
47,225 residents
- 01845
North Andover (01845)
28,352 residents
- 01830
Haverhill (01830)
25,137 residents
- 01843
Lawrence (01843)
24,425 residents
- 01832
Haverhill (01832)
22,060 residents
- 01835 13,682
Haverhill (01835)
13,682 residents
- 01833 8,183
Georgetown (01833)
8,183 residents
- 03865 7,609
Plaistow (03865)
7,609 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01835 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01835 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01833
Georgetown (01833)
$153,750 median income
- 01834
Groveland (01834)
$141,487 median income
- 01845
North Andover (01845)
$140,670 median income
- 01835
Haverhill (01835)
$113,578 median income
- 01844
Methuen (01844)
$113,212 median income
- 03865
Plaistow (03865)
$108,317 median income
- 01832
Haverhill (01832)
$83,041 median income
- 01830
Haverhill (01830)
$78,571 median income
- 01843
Lawrence (01843)
$67,585 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01835, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,682 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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