ZIP Code 01969
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Rowley · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 5,856
- Median income
- $132,734
- Median home value
- $667,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.8%
- Land area
- 45.3 sq mi
129/sq mi
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 140% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 50
New York
ZIP code 01969 in Rowley, Massachusetts has a population of 5,856. The median household income is $132,734, which is 74% above the national average. Median home value is $667,300, 140% above the US average. 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01969 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.3 square miles in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 5,856 residents, producing a population density of 129 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 01969 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01969 sits at $132,734 (15% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $71,507. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $667,300 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,603 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01969 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, 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 01969 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 01969
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01969.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 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 01969, Rowley, 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
5,856
Population
45.3
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01969?
50.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.0%
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?
$132,734
Median Household Income
+15% vs state
$71,507
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 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?
2,447
Total Housing Units
2,447
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$667,300
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$1,603
Median Rent
1975
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01969 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 169 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 187 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 204 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 237 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 245 |
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 224 business establishments in ZIP 01969, employing approximately 2,915 people with a combined annual payroll of $218,075,000.
224
Businesses
2,915
Employees
$218.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.9% |
| Information | 7 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.3% |
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 01969 vs 01922 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01922 | Byfield, MA | 3,108 | 2.8 mi |
| 01938 | Ipswich, MA | 13,175 | 3.6 mi |
| 01833 | Georgetown, MA | 8,183 | 4.5 mi |
| 01950 | Newburyport, MA | 17,416 | 6.3 mi |
| 01951 | Newbury, MA | 3,558 | 4.5 mi |
| 01982 | South Hamilton, MA | 7,764 | 6.8 mi |
| 01984 | Wenham, MA | 4,875 | 8.3 mi |
| 01983 | Topsfield, MA | 6,089 | 6.3 mi |
| 01985 | West Newbury, MA | 4,235 | 6.3 mi |
| 01834 | Groveland, MA | 6,459 | 6.5 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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