ZIP Code 01902

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Lynn · Essex County · Massachusetts

Population
45,139

7,253/sq mi

Median income
$67,046

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$478,000

▲ 72% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.4%

Median age 35.8

Land area
6.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 01902 in Lynn, Massachusetts has a population of 45,139. The median household income is $67,046, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $478,000, 72% above the US average. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01902 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.2 square miles in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 45,139 residents, producing a population density of 7,253 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 01902 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01902 sits at $67,046 (42% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $33,722. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $478,000 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,673 per month, and 36.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01902 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01902 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 01902

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

45,139

Population

6.2

Area (sq mi)

7,253

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 01902 vs 01901 →

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

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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.

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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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