ZIP Code 01860
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Merrimac · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 6,338
- Median income
- $123,054
- Median home value
- $553,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.0%
- Land area
- 22.0 sq mi
288/sq mi
▲ 61% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 99% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.4
New York
ZIP code 01860 in Merrimac, Massachusetts has a population of 6,338. The median household income is $123,054, which is 61% above the national average. Median home value is $553,400, 99% above the US average. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.0 square miles in Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 6,338 residents, producing a population density of 288 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 01860 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01860 sits at $123,054 (6% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $57,070. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $553,400 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,352 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01860 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 01860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01860.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 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 01860, Merrimac, 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
6,338
Population
22.0
Area (sq mi)
288
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01860?
49.4
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
1.5%
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?
$123,054
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$57,070
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 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?
2,899
Total Housing Units
2,815
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$553,400
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$1,352
Median Rent
1982
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
+9.7%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01860 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 179 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 200 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 229 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 236 |
| 2024 | +9.7% | 259 |
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 103 business establishments in ZIP 01860, employing approximately 765 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,461,000.
103
Businesses
765
Employees
$32.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 14 | 13.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.9% |
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 01860 vs 03858 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03858 | Newton, NH | 4,603 | 2.6 mi |
| 01913 | Amesbury, MA | 16,283 | 3.6 mi |
| 01830 | Haverhill, MA | 25,137 | 3.6 mi |
| 03865 | Plaistow, NH | 7,609 | 4.3 mi |
| 01985 | West Newbury, MA | 4,235 | 3.8 mi |
| 01834 | Groveland, MA | 6,459 | 6.0 mi |
| 03827 | East Kingston, NH | 3,150 | 4.9 mi |
| 03848 | Kingston, NH | 6,020 | 6.0 mi |
| 01833 | Georgetown, MA | 8,183 | 8.1 mi |
| 03811 | Atkinson, NH | 6,753 | 7.5 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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