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 High-density area
- $84,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $499,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01905 (Lynn, MA) fell -5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 358.1 in 2023 to 340.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,458. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $499,200 (17% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,869; owner occupancy is 51.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01905 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 01905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynn, MA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$33,458
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01905 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Lynn, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,333 24th percentile higher than 24% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts 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
9,661housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 02151
Revere (02151)
51,808 residents
- 01960
Peabody (01960)
50,944 residents
- 01902
Lynn (01902)
45,139 residents
- 02176
Melrose (02176)
26,983 residents
- 01906
Saugus (01906)
26,660 residents
- 01905
Lynn (01905)
25,251 residents
- 01904 18,203
Lynn (01904)
18,203 residents
- 02152 17,497
Winthrop (02152)
17,497 residents
- 01907 14,027
Swampscott (01907)
14,027 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01905 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01905 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01907
Swampscott (01907)
$134,386 median income
- 02176
Melrose (02176)
$133,953 median income
- 02152
Winthrop (02152)
$116,167 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
- 02151
Revere (02151)
$86,969 median income
- 01905
Lynn (01905)
$84,333 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01905, 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 (25,251 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 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.
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