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Lynn, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01902

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

45,139
7,253/sq mi
$67,046
Median income
$478,000
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lynn pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
7,253
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01902 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01902 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, with 45,139 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 7,253 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01902 reports a modest median household income of $67,046 (42% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $33,722. Poverty here runs at 16.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.3%. Median home value sits at $478,000 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,673 a month, and owner-occupancy at 36.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Essex County, letting you compare 01902 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 01902

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynn, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01902.

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 01902, Lynn, 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

45,139

Population

6.2

Area (sq mi)

7,253

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 01902?

35.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

42.4%

Foreign-Born

White 31.8%
African American 12.5%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%

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?

$67,046

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$33,722

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01902 ranks nationally

Lynn, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,046 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

19,179

Total Housing Units

18,657

Occupied Units

522

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.9%
Renter 63.1%

$478,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,673

Median Rent

1938

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

345

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+245%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01902 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +245% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 235
2021 +13.7% 267
2022 +7.8% 288
2023 +11.3% 320
2024 +7.7% 345

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 607 business establishments in ZIP 01902, employing approximately 3,881 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,798,000.

607

Businesses

3,881

Employees

$201.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 183 30.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 91 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 74 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 58 9.6%
Retail trade 55 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 36 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 29 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.5%
Manufacturing 7 1.1%
Wholesale trade 7 1.1%
Finance and insurance 7 1.1%
Educational services 5 0.8%
Information 4 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.7%

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 01902 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 01902 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 01902 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 01902 ranks #null 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
01901 Lynn, MA 1,689 0.8 mi
01907 Swampscott, MA 14,027 1.7 mi
01905 Lynn, MA 25,251 1.9 mi
01904 Lynn, MA 18,203 2.2 mi
01908 Nahant, MA 3,410 2.9 mi
01906 Saugus, MA 26,660 3.8 mi
01970 Salem, MA 41,109 3.4 mi
01960 Peabody, MA 50,944 4.6 mi
01945 Marblehead, MA 19,808 4.3 mi
01923 Danvers, MA 26,342 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

01960 standard
Peabody, MA
Pop: 50,944
01844 standard
Methuen, MA
Pop: 47,249
01841 standard
Lawrence, MA
Pop: 47,225
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 Lynn, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01902 in? ▼
ZIP code 01902 (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 01902? ▼
ZIP code 01902 in Lynn, MA has a population of 45,139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01902? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01902 is $67,046, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01902? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01902 is $478,000, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01902? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01902 is White at 31.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01902? ▼
ZIP code 01902 has 607 business establishments employing approximately 3,881 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01902? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01902 are: Construction (183), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (91), Health care and social assistance (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01902? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01902 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 245%. 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 01902? ▼
In ZIP code 01902, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 01902? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01902 is 30.9 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 01902? ▼
In ZIP code 01902, approximately 36.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01902? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01902 is 16.3% 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.