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Saugus, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01906

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

26,660
953/sq mi
$101,539
Median income
$603,400
Median home value
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
953
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01906 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, with 26,660 residents across 28.0 square miles, a density of 953 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01906 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,539 (12% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $48,230. Local economic indicators show a 6.0% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $603,400 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,241 a month; 71.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 30 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 01906 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 01906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saugus, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01906.

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 01906, Saugus, 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

26,660

Population

28.0

Area (sq mi)

953

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01906?

44.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 72.9%
African American 5.4%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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

How ZIP 01906 ranks nationally

Saugus, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,539 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$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

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ZIP 01906 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 01906 ranks #5 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 01906 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 01906 ranks #5 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 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

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 Saugus, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01906 in? ▼
ZIP code 01906 (Saugus) 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 01906? ▼
ZIP code 01906 in Saugus, MA has a population of 26,660 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01906 is $101,539, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01906 is $603,400, which is 117% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01906 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01906? ▼
ZIP code 01906 has 818 business establishments employing approximately 9,556 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01906 are: Retail trade (165), Construction (158), Accommodation and food services (92). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01906 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 01906? ▼
In ZIP code 01906, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 01906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01906 is 29.6 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 01906? ▼
In ZIP code 01906, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01906 is 6.0% 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.