ZIP Code 01901

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Source:

Lynn · Essex County · Massachusetts

Population
1,689

2,634/sq mi

Median income
$36,119

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.7%

Median age 40.7

Land area
0.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 01901 in Lynn, Massachusetts has a population of 1,689. The median household income is $36,119, which is 53% below the national average. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 1,689 residents, producing a population density of 2,634 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 01901 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01901 sits at $36,119 (69% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $36,138. The poverty rate stands at 39.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,363 per month, and 2.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01901 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 01901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01901.

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 01901, Lynn, 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

1,689

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

2,634

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01901?

40.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

52.2%

Foreign-Born

White 35.8%
African American 25.2%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%

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?

$36,119

Median Household Income

-69% vs state

$36,138

Per Capita Income

39.2%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,626

Total Housing Units

1,502

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

1.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 2.1%
Renter 97.9%

$1,363

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 321 business establishments in ZIP 01901, employing approximately 5,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,429,000.

321

Businesses

5,113

Employees

$334.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 67 20.9%
Retail trade 46 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 44 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 36 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 10.0%
Finance and insurance 21 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 5.0%
Construction 10 3.1%
Information 10 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.5%
Manufacturing 6 1.9%
Wholesale trade 5 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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 01901 vs 01902 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
01902 Lynn, MA 45,139 0.8 mi
01905 Lynn, MA 25,251 1.5 mi
01908 Nahant, MA 3,410 2.4 mi
01907 Swampscott, MA 14,027 2.3 mi
01904 Lynn, MA 18,203 2.5 mi
01906 Saugus, MA 26,660 3.5 mi
01970 Salem, MA 41,109 4.2 mi
01960 Peabody, MA 50,944 5.2 mi
02151 Revere, MA 51,808 4.1 mi
01923 Danvers, MA 26,342 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01901 in?
ZIP code 01901 (Lynn) 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 01901?
ZIP code 01901 in Lynn, MA has a population of 1,689 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01901?
The median household income in ZIP 01901 is $36,119, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01901 is White at 35.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01901?
ZIP code 01901 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 5,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01901 are: Health care and social assistance (67), Retail trade (46), Accommodation and food services (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01901?
In ZIP code 01901, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01901?
In ZIP code 01901, approximately 2.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01901 is 39.2% 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 Lynn, 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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