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Essex, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01929

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

3,504
97/sq mi
$156,442
Median income
$902,000
Median home value
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Essex pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
97
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01929 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01929 covers 36.2 square miles in Essex, Essex County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,504 residents on file, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01929 skews affluent, with a median household income of $156,442 (35% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $78,269. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. Median home value sits at $902,000 (51% above the state average), median rent at $1,964 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 25 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 01929 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 01929

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Essex, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01929.

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 01929, Essex, 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

3,504

Population

36.2

Area (sq mi)

97

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01929?

45.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$156,442

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$78,269

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01929 ranks nationally

Essex, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$156,442 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,527

Total Housing Units

1,337

Occupied Units

190

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$902,000

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$1,964

Median Rent

1969

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01929 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 194
2021 +9.4% 212
2022 +14.6% 243
2023 -1.6% 239
2024 +1.8% 243

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 157 business establishments in ZIP 01929, employing approximately 1,175 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,884,000.

157

Businesses

1,175

Employees

$77.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 15.3%
Retail trade 21 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 21 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 8.3%
Manufacturing 12 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 12 7.6%
Wholesale trade 9 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 2.5%
Information 3 1.9%
Finance and insurance 3 1.9%

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 01929 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 01929 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 01929 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 01929 ranks #5 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
01944 Manchester, MA 5,136 3.7 mi
01982 South Hamilton, MA 7,764 4.2 mi
01930 Gloucester, MA 28,789 4.5 mi
01938 Ipswich, MA 13,175 4.8 mi
01984 Wenham, MA 4,875 5.9 mi
01915 Beverly, MA 39,502 6.3 mi
01969 Rowley, MA 5,856 8.4 mi
01951 Newbury, MA 3,558 10.6 mi
01945 Marblehead, MA 19,808 10.4 mi
01970 Salem, MA 41,109 10.6 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 Essex, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01929 in? ▼
ZIP code 01929 (Essex) 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 01929? ▼
ZIP code 01929 in Essex, MA has a population of 3,504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01929? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01929 is $156,442, which is 105% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01929? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01929 is $902,000, which is 224% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01929? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01929 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01929? ▼
ZIP code 01929 has 157 business establishments employing approximately 1,175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01929? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01929 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01929? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01929 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 01929? ▼
In ZIP code 01929, 79.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.8% 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 01929? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01929 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01929? ▼
In ZIP code 01929, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01929? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01929 is 8.3% 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.