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Peabody, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01960

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

50,944
1,229/sq mi
$96,501
Median income
$596,700
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peabody pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,229
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01960 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01960 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, with 50,944 residents across 41.5 square miles, a density of 1,229 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01960 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,501 (17% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $50,850. Poverty here runs at 7.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $596,700 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,950 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Essex County, letting you compare 01960 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 01960

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peabody, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01960.

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 01960, Peabody, 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

50,944

Population

41.5

Area (sq mi)

1,229

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01960?

45.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

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?

$96,501

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$50,850

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01960 ranks nationally

Peabody, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,501 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

22,863

Total Housing Units

22,242

Occupied Units

621

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$596,700

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,950

Median Rent

1966

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01960 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 189
2021 +10.9% 209
2022 +10.9% 232
2023 +6.6% 247
2024 +5.2% 260

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 1,524 business establishments in ZIP 01960, employing approximately 21,323 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,290,982,000.

1,524

Businesses

21,323

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 258 16.9%
Construction 205 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 182 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 166 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 138 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 116 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 104 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 72 4.7%
Finance and insurance 66 4.3%
Wholesale trade 58 3.8%
Manufacturing 54 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 3.3%
Information 18 1.2%
Educational services 13 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.6%

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 01960 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 01960 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01960 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 01960 ranks #6 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
01904 Lynn, MA 18,203 2.9 mi
01923 Danvers, MA 26,342 3.0 mi
01937 Hathorne, MA 151 3.6 mi
01940 Lynnfield, MA 12,108 3.3 mi
01905 Lynn, MA 25,251 4.7 mi
01970 Salem, MA 41,109 3.8 mi
01902 Lynn, MA 45,139 4.6 mi
01901 Lynn, MA 1,689 5.2 mi
01906 Saugus, MA 26,660 5.0 mi
01949 Middleton, MA 8,987 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

01844 standard
Methuen, MA
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
01810 standard
Andover, MA
Pop: 33,201

Related Areas

Essex County Peabody, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01960 in? ▼
ZIP code 01960 (Peabody) 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 01960? ▼
ZIP code 01960 in Peabody, MA has a population of 50,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01960? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01960 is $96,501, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01960? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01960 is $596,700, which is 115% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01960? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01960 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01960? ▼
ZIP code 01960 has 1,524 business establishments employing approximately 21,323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01960? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01960 are: Retail trade (258), Construction (205), Health care and social assistance (182). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01960? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01960 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 01960? ▼
In ZIP code 01960, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 01960? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01960 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01960? ▼
In ZIP code 01960, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01960? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01960 is 7.7% 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.