ZIP Code 01905
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Lynn · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 25,251
- Median income
- $84,333
- Median home value
- $499,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.5%
- Land area
- 9.2 sq mi
2,740/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.1
New York
ZIP code 01905 in Lynn, Massachusetts has a population of 25,251. The median household income is $84,333, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $499,200, 79% above the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01905 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.2 square miles in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 25,251 residents, producing a population density of 2,740 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 01905 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01905 sits at $84,333 (27% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $33,458. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $499,200 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,869 per month, and 51.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01905 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01905 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 01905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01905.
- Construction
Construction
112 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 37
Accommodation and food services
37 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 01905?
33.1
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
34.8%
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?
$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
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?
9,661
Total Housing Units
9,086
Occupied Units
575
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01905 vs 01904 →
| 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 |
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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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