PlainZIP

Salisbury, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01952

Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,283
208/sq mi
$93,361
Median income
$478,700
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salisbury pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
208
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01952 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01952 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, home to 8,283 residents across 39.8 square miles, a density of 208 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01952 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,361 (19% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,352. Poverty here runs at 5.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. Median home value sits at $478,700 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,691 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01952, plus 6 more within Essex County, give a clearer read than the 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 01952

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salisbury, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01952.

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 01952, Salisbury, 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

8,283

Population

39.8

Area (sq mi)

208

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01952?

51.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$93,361

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$52,352

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01952 ranks nationally

Salisbury, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,361 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,040

Total Housing Units

4,148

Occupied Units

892

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$478,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,691

Median Rent

1980

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

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01952 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 198
2021 +12.3% 223
2022 +17.5% 262
2023 +15.6% 303
2024 -0.2% 302

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 290 business establishments in ZIP 01952, employing approximately 2,855 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,174,000.

290

Businesses

2,855

Employees

$192.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 53 18.3%
Construction 39 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 38 13.1%
Retail trade 37 12.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 17 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 5.5%
Manufacturing 13 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 4.1%
Wholesale trade 10 3.5%
Educational services 5 1.7%
Finance and insurance 4 1.4%

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 01952 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 01952 ranks #5 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 01952 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 01952 ranks #null 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
03874 Seabrook, NH 8,776 2.8 mi
01950 Newburyport, MA 17,416 2.7 mi
01951 Newbury, MA 3,558 4.8 mi
01913 Amesbury, MA 16,283 4.2 mi
03844 Hampton Falls, NH 2,238 5.7 mi
03842 Hampton, NH 15,345 6.6 mi
01922 Byfield, MA 3,108 6.6 mi
01969 Rowley, MA 5,856 8.8 mi
01985 West Newbury, MA 4,235 6.5 mi
03862 North Hampton, NH 4,278 9.3 mi

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Pop: 50,944
01844 standard
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Pop: 47,249
01841 standard
Lawrence, MA
Pop: 47,225
01902 standard
Lynn, MA
Pop: 45,139
01970 standard
Salem, MA
Pop: 41,109
01915 standard
Beverly, MA
Pop: 39,502

Related Areas

Essex County Salisbury, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01952 in? ▼
ZIP code 01952 (Salisbury) 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 01952? ▼
ZIP code 01952 in Salisbury, MA has a population of 8,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01952? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01952 is $93,361, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01952? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01952 is $478,700, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01952? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01952 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01952? ▼
ZIP code 01952 has 290 business establishments employing approximately 2,855 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01952? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01952 are: Accommodation and food services (53), Construction (39), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01952? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01952 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 01952? ▼
In ZIP code 01952, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 01952? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01952 is 27.6 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 01952? ▼
In ZIP code 01952, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01952? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01952 is 5.0% 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.