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Lynn, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01905

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

25,251
2,740/sq mi
$84,333
Median income
$499,200
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lynn pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
2,740
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01905 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01905 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, with 25,251 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 2,740 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01905 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,333 (27% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $33,458. Poverty here runs at 12.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. Housing costs here run $499,200 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,869 a month; 51.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 34 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 01905 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 01905

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynn, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01905.

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 01905, 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

25,251

Population

9.2

Area (sq mi)

2,740

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01905?

33.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

34.8%

Foreign-Born

White 38.2%
African American 13.4%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%

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?

$84,333

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$33,458

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01905 ranks nationally

Lynn, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,333 Top 33% higher than 67% 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

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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 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,661

Total Housing Units

9,086

Occupied Units

575

Vacant Units

3.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.7%
Renter 48.3%

$499,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,869

Median Rent

1949

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

-5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

340

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+240%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01905 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 232
2021 +13.7% 264
2022 +10.4% 291
2023 +22.9% 358
2024 -5.0% 340

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 479 business establishments in ZIP 01905, employing approximately 5,225 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,654,000.

479

Businesses

5,225

Employees

$266.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 112 23.4%
Retail trade 78 16.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 69 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 61 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 37 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 33 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 28 5.8%
Manufacturing 15 3.1%
Wholesale trade 13 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 1.5%
Finance and insurance 5 1.0%
Information 3 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

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 01905 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 01905 ranks #6 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 01905 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 01905 ranks #9 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
01904 Lynn, MA 18,203 1.8 mi
01901 Lynn, MA 1,689 1.5 mi
01906 Saugus, MA 26,660 2.0 mi
01902 Lynn, MA 45,139 1.9 mi
01960 Peabody, MA 50,944 4.7 mi
02151 Revere, MA 51,808 3.6 mi
01907 Swampscott, MA 14,027 3.6 mi
01908 Nahant, MA 3,410 3.5 mi
02176 Melrose, MA 26,983 4.3 mi
02152 Winthrop, MA 17,497 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 01905 in? ▼
ZIP code 01905 (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 01905? ▼
ZIP code 01905 in Lynn, MA has a population of 25,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01905? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01905 is $84,333, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01905? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01905 is $499,200, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01905? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01905 is White at 38.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01905? ▼
ZIP code 01905 has 479 business establishments employing approximately 5,225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01905? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01905 are: Construction (112), Retail trade (78), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (69). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01905? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01905 decreased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 01905? ▼
In ZIP code 01905, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 01905? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01905 is 33.8 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 01905? ▼
In ZIP code 01905, approximately 51.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01905? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01905 is 12.3% 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.