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Lawrence, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01841

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

47,225
5,904/sq mi
$56,971
Median income
$403,400
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawrence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
5,904
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01841 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01841 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, with 47,225 residents across 8.0 square miles, a density of 5,904 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01841 reports a modest median household income of $56,971 (51% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $25,792. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.6%. The typical home here is valued at $403,400 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,672 monthly, and 31.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Essex County, letting you compare 01841 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 01841

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrence, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01841.

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 01841, Lawrence, 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

47,225

Population

8.0

Area (sq mi)

5,904

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01841?

31.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

46.6%

Foreign-Born

White 14.4%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%

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?

$56,971

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$25,792

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01841 ranks nationally

Lawrence, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,971 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

17,444

Total Housing Units

17,027

Occupied Units

417

Vacant Units

3.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.1%
Renter 68.9%

$403,400

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,672

Median Rent

1943

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

+22.5%

YoY Change (2024)

399

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+299%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01841 have increased 22.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +299% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 248
2021 +15.2% 285
2022 +16.1% 331
2023 -1.8% 325
2024 +22.5% 399

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 541 business establishments in ZIP 01841, employing approximately 5,765 people with a combined annual payroll of $348,842,000.

541

Businesses

5,765

Employees

$348.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 100 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 84 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 62 11.5%
Construction 56 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 53 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 43 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.8%
Wholesale trade 15 2.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 2.8%
Manufacturing 14 2.6%
Finance and insurance 10 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.1%
Information 5 0.9%
Industries not classified 3 0.6%

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 01841 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 01841 ranks #2 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 01841 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 01841 ranks #null 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
01840 Lawrence, MA 4,733 0.4 mi
01843 Lawrence, MA 24,425 1.5 mi
01844 Methuen, MA 47,249 2.0 mi
01810 Andover, MA 33,201 4.4 mi
01832 Haverhill, MA 22,060 5.8 mi
01845 North Andover, MA 28,352 4.8 mi
01835 Haverhill, MA 13,682 5.0 mi
03811 Atkinson, NH 6,753 8.7 mi
03079 Salem, NH 28,776 6.2 mi
01887 Wilmington, MA 22,325 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

01960 standard
Peabody, MA
Pop: 50,944
01844 standard
Methuen, MA
Pop: 47,249
01902 standard
Lynn, MA
Pop: 45,139
01970 standard
Salem, MA
Pop: 41,109
01915 standard
Beverly, MA
Pop: 39,502
01810 standard
Andover, MA
Pop: 33,201

Related Areas

Essex County Lawrence, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01841 in? ▼
ZIP code 01841 (Lawrence) 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 01841? ▼
ZIP code 01841 in Lawrence, MA has a population of 47,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01841? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01841 is $56,971, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01841? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01841 is $403,400, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01841? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01841 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 87.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01841? ▼
ZIP code 01841 has 541 business establishments employing approximately 5,765 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01841? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01841 are: Retail trade (100), Other services (except public administration) (84), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01841? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01841 increased by 22.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 299%. 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 01841? ▼
In ZIP code 01841, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 01841? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01841 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01841? ▼
In ZIP code 01841, approximately 31.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01841? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01841 is 17.9% 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.