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Lynn, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01904

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

18,203
1,554/sq mi
$99,614
Median income
$560,500
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lynn pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
1,554
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01904 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01904 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, home to 18,203 residents across 11.7 square miles, a density of 1,554 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01904 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,614 (14% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $42,883. Local economic indicators show a 7.0% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $560,500 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,822 per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 29 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 01904 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 01904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynn, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01904.

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 01904, 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

18,203

Population

11.7

Area (sq mi)

1,554

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01904?

40.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

27.6%

Foreign-Born

White 57.7%
African American 5.0%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%

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?

$99,614

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$42,883

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01904 ranks nationally

Lynn, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,614 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,494

Total Housing Units

7,169

Occupied Units

325

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$560,500

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,822

Median Rent

1951

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01904 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 208
2021 +11.8% 232
2022 +12.6% 261
2023 +5.8% 276
2024 +7.0% 296

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 333 business establishments in ZIP 01904, employing approximately 2,880 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,623,000.

333

Businesses

2,880

Employees

$122.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 78 23.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 46 13.8%
Retail trade 41 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 30 9.0%
Finance and insurance 11 3.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 3.0%
Manufacturing 7 2.1%
Wholesale trade 6 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 0.9%
Educational services 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

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ZIP 01904 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 01904 ranks #8 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 01904 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 01904 ranks #4 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
01905 Lynn, MA 25,251 1.8 mi
01960 Peabody, MA 50,944 2.9 mi
01902 Lynn, MA 45,139 2.2 mi
01901 Lynn, MA 1,689 2.5 mi
01906 Saugus, MA 26,660 2.7 mi
01907 Swampscott, MA 14,027 3.5 mi
01970 Salem, MA 41,109 3.8 mi
02151 Revere, MA 51,808 5.3 mi
01880 Wakefield, MA 24,733 4.9 mi
01937 Hathorne, MA 151 6.5 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
01902 standard
Lynn, MA
Pop: 45,139
01970 standard
Salem, MA
Pop: 41,109
01915 standard
Beverly, MA
Pop: 39,502

Related Areas

Essex County Lynn, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01904 in? ▼
ZIP code 01904 (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 01904? ▼
ZIP code 01904 in Lynn, MA has a population of 18,203 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01904? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01904 is $99,614, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01904? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01904 is $560,500, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01904? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01904 is White at 57.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01904? ▼
ZIP code 01904 has 333 business establishments employing approximately 2,880 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01904? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01904 are: Construction (78), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (51), Health care and social assistance (46). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01904? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01904 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 01904? ▼
In ZIP code 01904, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 01904? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01904 is 29.4 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 01904? ▼
In ZIP code 01904, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01904? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01904 is 7.0% 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.