ZIP Code 01906
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Saugus · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 26,660
- Median income
- $101,539
- Median home value
- $603,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.4%
- Land area
- 28.0 sq mi
953/sq mi
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 117% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.5
New York
ZIP code 01906 in Saugus, Massachusetts has a population of 26,660. The median household income is $101,539, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $603,400, 117% above the US average. 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.0 square miles in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 26,660 residents, producing a population density of 953 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 01906 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01906 sits at $101,539 (12% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $48,230. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $603,400 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $2,241 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01906 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 01906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01906.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
165 establishments
- Construction
Construction
158 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
92 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 60
Health care and social assistance
60 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 01906, Saugus, 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
26,660
Population
28.0
Area (sq mi)
953
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01906?
44.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
18.3%
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?
$101,539
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$48,230
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 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?
11,402
Total Housing Units
10,958
Occupied Units
444
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$603,400
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
$2,241
Median Rent
1962
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
265
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+165%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01906 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 195 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 213 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 236 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 252 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 265 |
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 818 business establishments in ZIP 01906, employing approximately 9,556 people with a combined annual payroll of $412,862,000.
818
Businesses
9,556
Employees
$412.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 165 | 20.2% |
| Construction | 158 | 19.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 92 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.2% |
| Information | 15 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 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 01906 vs 01905 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01905 | Lynn, MA | 25,251 | 2.0 mi |
| 02176 | Melrose, MA | 26,983 | 2.4 mi |
| 02151 | Revere, MA | 51,808 | 3.5 mi |
| 01904 | Lynn, MA | 18,203 | 2.7 mi |
| 01901 | Lynn, MA | 1,689 | 3.5 mi |
| 01902 | Lynn, MA | 45,139 | 3.8 mi |
| 02148 | Malden, MA | 59,503 | 3.4 mi |
| 01880 | Wakefield, MA | 24,733 | 3.6 mi |
| 02180 | Stoneham, MA | 21,437 | 4.2 mi |
| 01940 | Lynnfield, MA | 12,108 | 4.7 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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