PlainZIP

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
$206,389
Median income
$942,000
Median home value
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $106,716. Local economic indicators show a 2.1% poverty rate alongside 8.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $942,000 (57% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,811 monthly, and 74.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01944 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 01944

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manchester, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01944.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01944?

48.9

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$106,716

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01944 ranks nationally

Manchester, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$206,389 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 83.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,226

Total Housing Units

2,156

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$942,000

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01944 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 01944 ranks #9 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 01944 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 01944 ranks the highest 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
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

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Pop: 47,249
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Pop: 47,225
01902 standard
Lynn, MA
Pop: 45,139
01970 standard
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Pop: 41,109
01915 standard
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Pop: 39,502

Related Areas

Essex County Manchester, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.