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Beverly, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01915

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

39,502
1,011/sq mi
$104,918
Median income
$649,700
Median home value
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beverly pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,011
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01915 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01915 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, with 39,502 residents across 39.1 square miles, a density of 1,011 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01915 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,918 (9% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $55,672. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $649,700 (8% above the state average), median rent at $1,770 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, 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 01915 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 01915

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beverly, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01915.

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 01915, Beverly, 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

39,502

Population

39.1

Area (sq mi)

1,011

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01915?

38.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$104,918

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$55,672

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01915 ranks nationally

Beverly, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,918 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 72.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,302

Total Housing Units

16,652

Occupied Units

650

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.4%
Renter 40.6%

$649,700

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,770

Median Rent

1956

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01915 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 187
2021 +9.9% 206
2022 +11.7% 230
2023 +10.1% 253
2024 +3.9% 263

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 1,289 business establishments in ZIP 01915, employing approximately 22,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,668,897,000.

1,289

Businesses

22,438

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 185 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 159 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 140 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 137 10.6%
Retail trade 122 9.5%
Construction 115 8.9%
Finance and insurance 82 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 5.6%
Manufacturing 55 4.3%
Wholesale trade 51 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 3.1%
Educational services 36 2.8%
Information 30 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 21 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 01915 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 01915 ranks #3 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 01915 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 01915 ranks #8 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
01984 Wenham, MA 4,875 2.5 mi
01982 South Hamilton, MA 7,764 4.1 mi
01945 Marblehead, MA 19,808 4.8 mi
01923 Danvers, MA 26,342 4.4 mi
01970 Salem, MA 41,109 4.4 mi
01944 Manchester, MA 5,136 4.9 mi
01938 Ipswich, MA 13,175 8.0 mi
01907 Swampscott, MA 14,027 6.8 mi
01937 Hathorne, MA 151 6.3 mi
01960 Peabody, MA 50,944 6.1 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
01810 standard
Andover, MA
Pop: 33,201

Related Areas

Essex County Beverly, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01915 in? ▼
ZIP code 01915 (Beverly) 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 01915? ▼
ZIP code 01915 in Beverly, MA has a population of 39,502 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01915? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01915 is $104,918, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01915? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01915 is $649,700, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01915? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01915 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01915? ▼
ZIP code 01915 has 1,289 business establishments employing approximately 22,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01915? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01915 are: Health care and social assistance (185), Professional, scientific, and technical services (159), Other services (except public administration) (140). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01915? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01915 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 01915? ▼
In ZIP code 01915, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% 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 01915? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01915 is 29.9 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 01915? ▼
In ZIP code 01915, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01915? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01915 is 9.5% 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.