North Andover, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01845
Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,352
- 417/sq mi High-density area
- $140,670
- Median income Above-median income area
- $732,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Andover pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 417
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01845 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 01845 (North Andover, MA) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.6 in 2023 to 231.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01845 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, with 28,352 residents across 68.1 square miles, a density of 417 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01845 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,670 (22% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,833. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $732,900 (22% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 69.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,223.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01845 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 01845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Andover, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01845.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
159 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
153 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 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 01845, North Andover, 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
28,352
Population
68.1
Area (sq mi)
417
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01845?
38.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
12.1%
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?
$140,670
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$64,833
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01845 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
North Andover, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$140,670 Top 22% higher than 78% of 505 Massachusetts 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
12,115housing units
12,115
Total Housing Units
11,546
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$732,900
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$2,223
Median Rent
1979
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01845 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 158 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 177 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 202 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 212 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 232 |
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 938 business establishments in ZIP 01845, employing approximately 14,851 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,000,673,000.
938
Businesses
14,851
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 159 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 153 | 16.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 82 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 25 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.9% |
| Information | 14 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 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 01845 vs 01921 →
ZIP 01845 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01841
Lawrence (01841)
47,225 residents
- 01810
Andover (01810)
33,201 residents
- 01845
North Andover (01845)
28,352 residents
- 01843
Lawrence (01843)
24,425 residents
- 01867
Reading (01867)
23,956 residents
- 01864 14,892
North Reading (01864)
14,892 residents
- 01835 13,682
Haverhill (01835)
13,682 residents
- 01949 8,987
Middleton (01949)
8,987 residents
- 01921 7,961
Boxford (01921)
7,961 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01845 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01845 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01921
Boxford (01921)
$200,672 median income
- 01810
Andover (01810)
$172,606 median income
- 01949
Middleton (01949)
$167,402 median income
- 01867
Reading (01867)
$165,912 median income
- 01864
North Reading (01864)
$147,768 median income
- 01834
Groveland (01834)
$141,487 median income
- 01845
North Andover (01845)
$140,670 median income
- 01835
Haverhill (01835)
$113,578 median income
- 01843 $67,585
Lawrence (01843)
$67,585 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01845 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01921 | Boxford, MA | 7,961 | 3.5 mi |
| 01835 | Haverhill, MA | 13,682 | 5.6 mi |
| 01864 | North Reading, MA | 14,892 | 6.2 mi |
| 01843 | Lawrence, MA | 24,425 | 4.0 mi |
| 01810 | Andover, MA | 33,201 | 4.3 mi |
| 01840 | Lawrence, MA | 4,733 | 4.5 mi |
| 01841 | Lawrence, MA | 47,225 | 4.8 mi |
| 01949 | Middleton, MA | 8,987 | 5.8 mi |
| 01834 | Groveland, MA | 6,459 | 6.7 mi |
| 01867 | Reading, MA | 23,956 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01845, 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 (28,352 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 01845 in?
ZIP code 01845 (North Andover) 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 01845?
ZIP code 01845 in North Andover, MA has a population of 28,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01845?
The median household income in ZIP 01845 is $140,670, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01845?
The median home value in ZIP 01845 is $732,900, which is 163% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01845 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01845?
ZIP code 01845 has 938 business establishments employing approximately 14,851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01845?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01845 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (159), Health care and social assistance (153), Other services (except public administration) (90). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01845?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01845 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 01845?
In ZIP code 01845, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.1% 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 01845?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01845 is 31.3 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 01845?
In ZIP code 01845, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01845 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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