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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
$112,762
Median income
$748,800
Median home value
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $97,976. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $748,800 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,777 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 01908 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Essex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01908?

60.7

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$97,976

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01908 ranks nationally

Nahant, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,762 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 81.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,814

Total Housing Units

1,589

Occupied Units

225

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$748,800

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01908 ranks #0 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 01908 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 01908 ranks #3 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
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

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 Nahant, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.