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 High-density area
- $67,046
- Median income Near-median income area
- $478,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lynn pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01902 (Lynn, MA) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 320.2 in 2023 to 344.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,722. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $478,000 (20% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,673; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01902 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 01902
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynn, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01902.
- Construction
Construction
183 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
91 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 58
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Retail trade 55
Retail trade
55 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 01902?
35.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
42.4%
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?
$67,046
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
19,179housing units
19,179
Total Housing Units
18,657
Occupied Units
522
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$478,000
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 01960
Peabody (01960)
50,944 residents
- 01902
Lynn (01902)
45,139 residents
- 01970
Salem (01970)
41,109 residents
- 01906
Saugus (01906)
26,660 residents
- 01923
Danvers (01923)
26,342 residents
- 01905
Lynn (01905)
25,251 residents
- 01945 19,808
Marblehead (01945)
19,808 residents
- 01904 18,203
Lynn (01904)
18,203 residents
- 01907 14,027
Swampscott (01907)
14,027 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01902 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01945
Marblehead (01945)
$179,583 median income
- 01907
Swampscott (01907)
$134,386 median income
- 01923
Danvers (01923)
$125,395 median income
- 01908
Nahant (01908)
$112,762 median income
- 01906
Saugus (01906)
$101,539 median income
- 01904
Lynn (01904)
$99,614 median income
- 01960
Peabody (01960)
$96,501 median income
- 01970
Salem (01970)
$85,041 median income
- 01905
Lynn (01905)
$84,333 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01902, 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 (45,139 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 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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