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Methuen, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01844

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

47,249
821/sq mi
$113,212
Median income
$499,800
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Methuen 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 13%
home value, US ZIPs
821
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01844 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01844 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts, with 47,249 residents across 57.5 square miles, a density of 821 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01844 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,212 (2% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $46,029. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $499,800 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,749 per month, and 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01844 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 01844

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Methuen, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01844.

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 01844, Methuen, 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

47,249

Population

57.5

Area (sq mi)

821

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01844?

39.9

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

24.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.9%
African American 4.9%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%

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?

$113,212

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$46,029

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01844 ranks nationally

Methuen, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,212 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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,173

Total Housing Units

18,673

Occupied Units

500

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$499,800

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,749

Median Rent

1968

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01844 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 189
2021 +12.7% 214
2022 +14.6% 245
2023 +6.3% 260
2024 +5.0% 273

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 1,055 business establishments in ZIP 01844, employing approximately 15,598 people with a combined annual payroll of $828,278,000.

1,055

Businesses

15,598

Employees

$828.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 152 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 135 12.8%
Retail trade 124 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 117 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 104 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 79 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 54 5.1%
Wholesale trade 51 4.8%
Finance and insurance 45 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 4.2%
Manufacturing 32 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.5%
Information 12 1.1%
Educational services 11 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

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 01844 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 01844 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01844 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 01844 ranks #5 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
01841 Lawrence, MA 47,225 2.0 mi
01840 Lawrence, MA 4,733 2.4 mi
01843 Lawrence, MA 24,425 3.4 mi
03079 Salem, NH 28,776 4.2 mi
01810 Andover, MA 33,201 6.2 mi
01832 Haverhill, MA 22,060 4.9 mi
01835 Haverhill, MA 13,682 5.4 mi
03811 Atkinson, NH 6,753 7.3 mi
03076 Pelham, NH 12,897 6.9 mi
03841 Hampstead, NH 6,334 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

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Peabody, MA
Pop: 50,944
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
01810 standard
Andover, MA
Pop: 33,201

Related Areas

Essex County Methuen, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01844 in? ▼
ZIP code 01844 (Methuen) 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 01844? ▼
ZIP code 01844 in Methuen, MA has a population of 47,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01844? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01844 is $113,212, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01844? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01844 is $499,800, which is 80% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01844? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01844 is White at 56.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01844? ▼
ZIP code 01844 has 1,055 business establishments employing approximately 15,598 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01844? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01844 are: Construction (152), Health care and social assistance (135), Retail trade (124). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01844? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01844 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 01844? ▼
In ZIP code 01844, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 01844? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01844 is 27.7 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 01844? ▼
In ZIP code 01844, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01844? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01844 is 7.9% 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.