ZIP Code 01841
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Lawrence · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 47,225
- Median income
- $56,971
- Median home value
- $403,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.7%
- Land area
- 8.0 sq mi
5,904/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▲ 45% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.8
New York
ZIP code 01841 in Lawrence, Massachusetts has a population of 47,225. The median household income is $56,971, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $403,400, 45% above the US average. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01841 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.0 square miles in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 47,225 residents, producing a population density of 5,904 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01841 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01841 sits at $56,971 (51% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $25,792. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $403,400 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,672 per month, and 31.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01841 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01841 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01841.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
53 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 01841?
31.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
46.6%
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?
$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
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?
17,444
Total Housing Units
17,027
Occupied Units
417
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01841 vs 01840 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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