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 High-density area
- $113,212
- Median income Above-median income area
- $499,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01844 (Methuen, MA) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.3 in 2023 to 273.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,029. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $499,800 (17% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,749; owner occupancy is 72.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01844 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 01844
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Methuen, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01844.
- Construction
Construction
152 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
117 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 01844?
39.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
24.0%
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?
$113,212
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
19,173housing units
19,173
Total Housing Units
18,673
Occupied Units
500
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$499,800
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01844 vs 01841 →
ZIP 01844 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
- 01810
Andover (01810)
33,201 residents
- 03079
Salem (03079)
28,776 residents
- 01843
Lawrence (01843)
24,425 residents
- 01832
Haverhill (01832)
22,060 residents
- 01835 13,682
Haverhill (01835)
13,682 residents
- 03076 12,897
Pelham (03076)
12,897 residents
- 03811 6,753
Atkinson (03811)
6,753 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01844 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01844 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01810
Andover (01810)
$172,606 median income
- 03811
Atkinson (03811)
$146,380 median income
- 03076
Pelham (03076)
$135,956 median income
- 01835
Haverhill (01835)
$113,578 median income
- 01844
Methuen (01844)
$113,212 median income
- 03079
Salem (03079)
$110,490 median income
- 03841
Hampstead (03841)
$104,044 median income
- 01832
Haverhill (01832)
$83,041 median income
- 01843 $67,585
Lawrence (01843)
$67,585 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01844, 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 (47,249 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 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.
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