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 High-density area
- $101,539
- Median income Above-median income area
- $603,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01906 (Saugus, MA) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.0 in 2023 to 265.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,230. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $603,400 (1% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,241; 71.5% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01906 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 01906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saugus, MA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$48,230
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01906 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Saugus, 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)
$101,539 40th percentile higher than 40% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,402housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 02148
Malden (02148)
59,503 residents
- 02151
Revere (02151)
51,808 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
- 01880
Wakefield (01880)
24,733 residents
- 02180 21,437
Stoneham (02180)
21,437 residents
- 01904 18,203
Lynn (01904)
18,203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01906 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01906 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01940
Lynnfield (01940)
$173,214 median income
- 01880
Wakefield (01880)
$134,306 median income
- 02176
Melrose (02176)
$133,953 median income
- 02180
Stoneham (02180)
$113,964 median income
- 01906
Saugus (01906)
$101,539 median income
- 02148
Malden (02148)
$100,606 median income
- 01904
Lynn (01904)
$99,614 median income
- 02151
Revere (02151)
$86,969 median income
- 01905
Lynn (01905)
$84,333 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01906, 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 (26,660 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 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.
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