Nahant, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01908
Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,410
- 1,259/sq mi High-density area
- $112,762
- Median income Above-median income area
- $748,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nahant pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,259
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01908 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 01908 (Nahant, MA) fell -6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 303.4 in 2023 to 284.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01908 covers 2.7 square miles in Nahant, Essex County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,410 residents on file, a density of 1,259 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01908 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,762 (3% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $97,976. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $748,800 (25% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,777.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01908 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 01908
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nahant, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01908.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 01908, Nahant, 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
3,410
Population
2.7
Area (sq mi)
1,259
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01908?
60.7
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
6.1%
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?
$112,762
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$97,976
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01908 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Nahant, 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)
$112,762 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
1,814housing units
1,814
Total Housing Units
1,589
Occupied Units
225
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$748,800
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,777
Median Rent
1938
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
-6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01908 have decreased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 200 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 217 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 258 |
| 2023 | +17.5% | 303 |
| 2024 | -6.4% | 284 |
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 47 business establishments in ZIP 01908, employing approximately 320 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,817,000.
47
Businesses
320
Employees
$19.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.4% |
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 01908 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
- 01970
Salem (01970)
41,109 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 01908 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01908 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
- 02152
Winthrop (02152)
$116,167 median income
- 01908
Nahant (01908)
$112,762 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
- 01970
Salem (01970)
$85,041 median income
- 01905
Lynn (01905)
$84,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01908 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01901 | Lynn, MA | 1,689 | 2.4 mi |
| 01902 | Lynn, MA | 45,139 | 2.9 mi |
| 01907 | Swampscott, MA | 14,027 | 3.3 mi |
| 01905 | Lynn, MA | 25,251 | 3.5 mi |
| 02151 | Revere, MA | 51,808 | 4.0 mi |
| 01970 | Salem, MA | 41,109 | 5.8 mi |
| 01904 | Lynn, MA | 18,203 | 4.9 mi |
| 02152 | Winthrop, MA | 17,497 | 4.7 mi |
| 01906 | Saugus, MA | 26,660 | 5.2 mi |
| 02148 | Malden, MA | 59,503 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01908, 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 (3,410 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 01908 in?
ZIP code 01908 (Nahant) 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 01908?
ZIP code 01908 in Nahant, MA has a population of 3,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01908?
The median household income in ZIP 01908 is $112,762, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01908?
The median home value in ZIP 01908 is $748,800, which is 169% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01908?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01908 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01908?
ZIP code 01908 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 320 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01908?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01908 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01908?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01908 decreased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 01908?
In ZIP code 01908, 81.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.6% 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 01908?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01908 is 32.0 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 01908?
In ZIP code 01908, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01908?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01908 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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