Marblehead, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01945
Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,808
- 1,744/sq mi High-density area
- $179,583
- Median income Above-median income area
- $942,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marblehead pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,744
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01945 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 01945 (Marblehead, MA) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.2 in 2023 to 236.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01945 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, home to 19,808 residents across 11.4 square miles, a density of 1,744 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01945 skews affluent, with a median household income of $179,583 (55% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $103,886. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $942,200 (57% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,764.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01945 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 01945
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marblehead, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01945.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 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 01945, Marblehead, 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
19,808
Population
11.4
Area (sq mi)
1,744
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01945?
49.2
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
6.6%
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?
$179,583
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$103,886
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01945 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Marblehead, 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)
$179,583 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
9,140housing units
9,140
Total Housing Units
8,334
Occupied Units
806
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$942,200
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,764
Median Rent
1945
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01945 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 180 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 197 |
| 2022 | +7.9% | 212 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 233 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 237 |
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 572 business establishments in ZIP 01945, employing approximately 3,948 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,344,000.
572
Businesses
3,948
Employees
$194.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 65 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.9% |
| Information | 8 | 1.4% |
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 01945 vs 01970 →
ZIP 01945 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01960
Peabody (01960)
50,944 residents
- 01902
Lynn (01902)
45,139 residents
- 01970
Salem (01970)
41,109 residents
- 01915
Beverly (01915)
39,502 residents
- 01945 19,808
Marblehead (01945)
19,808 residents
- 01904 18,203
Lynn (01904)
18,203 residents
- 01907 14,027
Swampscott (01907)
14,027 residents
- 01982 7,764
South Hamilton (01982)
7,764 residents
- 01984 4,875
Wenham (01984)
4,875 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01945 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01945 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01984
Wenham (01984)
$194,781 median income
- 01945
Marblehead (01945)
$179,583 median income
- 01907
Swampscott (01907)
$134,386 median income
- 01982
South Hamilton (01982)
$132,571 median income
- 01908
Nahant (01908)
$112,762 median income
- 01915
Beverly (01915)
$104,918 median income
- 01904
Lynn (01904)
$99,614 median income
- 01960
Peabody (01960)
$96,501 median income
- 01970
Salem (01970)
$85,041 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01945 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01970 | Salem, MA | 41,109 | 2.2 mi |
| 01907 | Swampscott, MA | 14,027 | 2.7 mi |
| 01915 | Beverly, MA | 39,502 | 4.8 mi |
| 01902 | Lynn, MA | 45,139 | 4.3 mi |
| 01904 | Lynn, MA | 18,203 | 5.6 mi |
| 01984 | Wenham, MA | 4,875 | 7.1 mi |
| 01901 | Lynn, MA | 1,689 | 5.0 mi |
| 01908 | Nahant, MA | 3,410 | 5.8 mi |
| 01982 | South Hamilton, MA | 7,764 | 8.8 mi |
| 01960 | Peabody, MA | 50,944 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01945, 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 (19,808 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 01945 in?
ZIP code 01945 (Marblehead) 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 01945?
ZIP code 01945 in Marblehead, MA has a population of 19,808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01945?
The median household income in ZIP 01945 is $179,583, which is 135% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01945?
The median home value in ZIP 01945 is $942,200, which is 239% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01945?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01945 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01945?
ZIP code 01945 has 572 business establishments employing approximately 3,948 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01945?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01945 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Retail trade (74), Other services (except public administration) (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01945?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01945 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 01945?
In ZIP code 01945, 85.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.1% 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 01945?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01945 is 32.9 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 01945?
In ZIP code 01945, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01945?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01945 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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