ZIP Code 01952

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Salisbury · Essex County · Massachusetts

Population
8,283

208/sq mi

Median income
$93,361

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$478,700

▲ 72% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.8%

Median age 51.3

Land area
39.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 01952 in Salisbury, Massachusetts has a population of 8,283. The median household income is $93,361, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $478,700, 72% above the US average. 43.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01952 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.8 square miles in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 8,283 residents, producing a population density of 208 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01952 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01952 sits at $93,361 (19% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,352. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $478,700 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,691 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01952 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01952 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 01952

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,283

Population

39.8

Area (sq mi)

208

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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.

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Salisbury, MA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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