Manchester, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01944
Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,136
- 215/sq mi High-density area
- $206,389
- Median income Above-median income area
- $942,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manchester pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 215
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01944 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01944 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manchester, Essex County, Massachusetts, home to 5,136 residents across 23.9 square miles, a density of 215 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01944 skews affluent, with a median household income of $206,389 (78% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $106,716. The poverty rate is 2.1%, with unemployment at 8.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $942,000 (57% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,811.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01944 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 01944
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manchester, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01944.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 01944, Manchester, 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
5,136
Population
23.9
Area (sq mi)
215
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01944?
48.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
4.9%
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?
$206,389
Median Household Income
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$106,716
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01944 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Manchester, 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)
$206,389 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
2,226housing units
2,226
Total Housing Units
2,156
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$942,000
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,811
Median Rent
1955
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01944 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +0.4% | 187 |
| 2020 | -1.6% | 184 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 201 |
| 2022 | +9.5% | 221 |
| 2024 | – | 245 |
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 178 business establishments in ZIP 01944, employing approximately 1,421 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,476,000.
178
Businesses
1,421
Employees
$82.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 18 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 6.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.3% |
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 01944 vs 01929 →
ZIP 01944 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01970
Salem (01970)
41,109 residents
- 01915
Beverly (01915)
39,502 residents
- 01930
Gloucester (01930)
28,789 residents
- 01945
Marblehead (01945)
19,808 residents
- 01907 14,027
Swampscott (01907)
14,027 residents
- 01938 13,175
Ipswich (01938)
13,175 residents
- 01982 7,764
South Hamilton (01982)
7,764 residents
- 01966 6,952
Rockport (01966)
6,952 residents
- 01944 5,136
Manchester (01944)
5,136 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01944 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01944 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
- 01984
Wenham (01984)
$194,781 median income
- 01945
Marblehead (01945)
$179,583 median income
- 01929
Essex (01929)
$156,442 median income
- 01938
Ipswich (01938)
$138,750 median income
- 01907
Swampscott (01907)
$134,386 median income
- 01982
South Hamilton (01982)
$132,571 median income
- 01915
Beverly (01915)
$104,918 median income
- 01966
Rockport (01966)
$96,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01944 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01929 | Essex, MA | 3,504 | 3.7 mi |
| 01915 | Beverly, MA | 39,502 | 4.9 mi |
| 01930 | Gloucester, MA | 28,789 | 5.0 mi |
| 01984 | Wenham, MA | 4,875 | 6.0 mi |
| 01982 | South Hamilton, MA | 7,764 | 5.5 mi |
| 01938 | Ipswich, MA | 13,175 | 8.0 mi |
| 01945 | Marblehead, MA | 19,808 | 7.5 mi |
| 01970 | Salem, MA | 41,109 | 8.4 mi |
| 01966 | Rockport, MA | 6,952 | 9.0 mi |
| 01907 | Swampscott, MA | 14,027 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01944, 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 (5,136 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 01944 in?
ZIP code 01944 (Manchester) 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 01944?
ZIP code 01944 in Manchester, MA has a population of 5,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01944?
The median household income in ZIP 01944 is $206,389, which is 171% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01944?
The median home value in ZIP 01944 is $942,000, which is 239% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01944 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01944?
ZIP code 01944 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 1,421 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01944?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01944 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Construction (18), Finance and insurance (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01944?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01944 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 01944?
In ZIP code 01944, 83.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.3% 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 01944?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01944 is 29.7 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 01944?
In ZIP code 01944, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01944 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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