ZIP Code 01929
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Essex · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 3,504
- Median income
- $156,442
- Median home value
- $902,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 68.8%
- Land area
- 36.2 sq mi
97/sq mi
▲ 105% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 224% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.4
New York
ZIP code 01929 in Essex, Massachusetts has a population of 3,504. The median household income is $156,442, which is 105% above the national average. Median home value is $902,000, 224% above the US average. 68.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01929 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.2 square miles in Essex, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,504 residents, producing a population density of 97 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01929 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01929 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $902,000 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,964 per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01929 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01929 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01929
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01929.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,504
Population
36.2
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01929?
45.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.2%
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?
$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
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?
1,527
Total Housing Units
1,337
Occupied Units
190
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01929 vs 01944 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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