Danvers, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01923
Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,342
- 770/sq mi High-density area
- $125,395
- Median income Above-median income area
- $644,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Danvers pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 770
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01923 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 01923 (Danvers, MA) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 234.7 in 2023 to 249.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01923 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, with 26,342 residents across 34.2 square miles, a density of 770 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01923 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,395 (8% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,171. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $644,200 (7% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,076; 69.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01923 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 01923
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danvers, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01923.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
162 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
152 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
125 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Construction
Construction
97 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 01923, Danvers, 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
26,342
Population
34.2
Area (sq mi)
770
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01923?
45.4
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
9.0%
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?
$125,395
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$59,171
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01923 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Danvers, 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)
$125,395 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
11,536housing units
11,536
Total Housing Units
11,005
Occupied Units
531
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$644,200
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$2,076
Median Rent
1963
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01923 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 184 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 202 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 225 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 235 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 249 |
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 1,112 business establishments in ZIP 01923, employing approximately 24,899 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,693,400,000.
1,112
Businesses
24,899
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 162 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 152 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 125 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 97 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 81 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.3% |
| Information | 22 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01923 vs 01937 →
ZIP 01923 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01960
Peabody (01960)
50,944 residents
- 01902
Lynn (01902)
45,139 residents
- 01970
Salem (01970)
41,109 residents
- 01915
Beverly (01915)
39,502 residents
- 01923
Danvers (01923)
26,342 residents
- 01904 18,203
Lynn (01904)
18,203 residents
- 01949 8,987
Middleton (01949)
8,987 residents
- 01983 6,089
Topsfield (01983)
6,089 residents
- 01984 4,875
Wenham (01984)
4,875 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01923 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01923 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01983
Topsfield (01983)
$195,718 median income
- 01984
Wenham (01984)
$194,781 median income
- 01949
Middleton (01949)
$167,402 median income
- 01923
Danvers (01923)
$125,395 median income
- 01915
Beverly (01915)
$104,918 median income
- 01904
Lynn (01904)
$99,614 median income
- 01960
Peabody (01960)
$96,501 median income
- 01970
Salem (01970)
$85,041 median income
- 01902 $67,046
Lynn (01902)
$67,046 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01923 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01937 | Hathorne, MA | 151 | 1.9 mi |
| 01960 | Peabody, MA | 50,944 | 3.0 mi |
| 01983 | Topsfield, MA | 6,089 | 4.4 mi |
| 01915 | Beverly, MA | 39,502 | 4.4 mi |
| 01984 | Wenham, MA | 4,875 | 3.9 mi |
| 01949 | Middleton, MA | 8,987 | 4.0 mi |
| 01904 | Lynn, MA | 18,203 | 5.8 mi |
| 01970 | Salem, MA | 41,109 | 4.8 mi |
| 01902 | Lynn, MA | 45,139 | 7.1 mi |
| 01901 | Lynn, MA | 1,689 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01923, 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 (26,342 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 01923 in?
ZIP code 01923 (Danvers) 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 01923?
ZIP code 01923 in Danvers, MA has a population of 26,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01923?
The median household income in ZIP 01923 is $125,395, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01923?
The median home value in ZIP 01923 is $644,200, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01923 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01923?
ZIP code 01923 has 1,112 business establishments employing approximately 24,899 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01923?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01923 are: Health care and social assistance (162), Retail trade (152), Other services (except public administration) (125). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01923?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01923 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 01923?
In ZIP code 01923, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.4% 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 01923?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01923 is 28.4 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 01923?
In ZIP code 01923, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01923?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01923 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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