ZIP Code 01960
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Peabody · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 50,944
- Median income
- $96,501
- Median home value
- $596,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.9%
- Land area
- 41.5 sq mi
1,229/sq mi
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 115% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.2
New York
ZIP code 01960 in Peabody, Massachusetts has a population of 50,944. The median household income is $96,501, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $596,700, 115% above the US average. 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01960 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.5 square miles in Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 50,944 residents, producing a population density of 1,229 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 01960 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01960 sits at $96,501 (17% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $50,850. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 01960 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01960 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 01960
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01960.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
258 establishments
- Construction
Construction
205 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
182 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
166 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
138 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 01960?
45.2
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
17.4%
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?
$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
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?
22,863
Total Housing Units
22,242
Occupied Units
621
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01960 vs 01904 →
| 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 |
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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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