Gloucester, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01930
Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,789
- 424/sq mi High-density area
- $83,883
- Median income Above-median income area
- $600,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gloucester pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 424
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01930 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 01930 (Gloucester, MA) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.0 in 2023 to 275.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01930 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, with 28,789 residents across 67.9 square miles, a density of 424 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01930 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,883 (27% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,768. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $600,600 (0% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,411; 63.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01930 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 01930
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gloucester, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01930.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
112 establishments
- Construction
Construction
111 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 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 01930, Gloucester, 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
28,789
Population
67.9
Area (sq mi)
424
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01930?
50.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
10.2%
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?
$83,883
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$53,768
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01930 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Gloucester, 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)
$83,883 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
14,867housing units
14,867
Total Housing Units
13,444
Occupied Units
1,423
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$600,600
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,411
Median Rent
1946
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01930 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 190 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 211 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 238 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 252 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 275 |
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 884 business establishments in ZIP 01930, employing approximately 9,614 people with a combined annual payroll of $610,791,000.
884
Businesses
9,614
Employees
$610.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 112 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 111 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 110 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 92 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 72 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 21 | 2.4% |
| Information | 16 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
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 01930 vs 01966 →
ZIP 01930 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01930
Gloucester (01930)
28,789 residents
- 01966 6,952
Rockport (01966)
6,952 residents
- 01944 5,136
Manchester (01944)
5,136 residents
- 01929 3,504
Essex (01929)
3,504 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01930 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01930 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01944
Manchester (01944)
$206,389 median income
- 01929
Essex (01929)
$156,442 median income
- 01966
Rockport (01966)
$96,250 median income
- 01930
Gloucester (01930)
$83,883 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01930 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01930, 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 (28,789 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 01930 in?
ZIP code 01930 (Gloucester) 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 01930?
ZIP code 01930 in Gloucester, MA has a population of 28,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01930?
The median household income in ZIP 01930 is $83,883, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01930?
The median home value in ZIP 01930 is $600,600, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01930?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01930 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01930?
ZIP code 01930 has 884 business establishments employing approximately 9,614 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01930?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01930 are: Accommodation and food services (112), Construction (111), Retail trade (110). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01930?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01930 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 01930?
In ZIP code 01930, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% 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 01930?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01930 is 23.9 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 01930?
In ZIP code 01930, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01930?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01930 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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