ZIP Code 01969

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Rowley · Essex County · Massachusetts

Population
5,856

129/sq mi

Median income
$132,734

▲ 74% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$667,300

▲ 140% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
56.8%

Median age 50

Land area
45.3 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01969?

50.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%

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

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$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)

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

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01833 Georgetown, MA 8,183 4.5 mi
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01951 Newbury, MA 3,558 4.5 mi
01982 South Hamilton, MA 7,764 6.8 mi
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01969 in?
ZIP code 01969 (Rowley) 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 01969?
ZIP code 01969 in Rowley, MA has a population of 5,856 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01969?
The median household income in ZIP 01969 is $132,734, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01969?
The median home value in ZIP 01969 is $667,300, which is 140% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01969?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01969 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01969?
ZIP code 01969 has 224 business establishments employing approximately 2,915 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01969?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01969 are: Construction (34), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01969?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01969 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 01969?
In ZIP code 01969, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% 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 01969?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01969 is 28.2 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 01969?
In ZIP code 01969, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01969?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01969 is 3.1% 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 Rowley, 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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