ZIP Code 01841

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Lawrence · Essex County · Massachusetts

Population
47,225

5,904/sq mi

Median income
$56,971

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$403,400

▲ 45% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.7%

Median age 31.8

Land area
8.0 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Lawrence, MA

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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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