ZIP Code 01983
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Topsfield · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 6,089
- Median income
- $195,718
- Median home value
- $853,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 71.8%
- Land area
- 30.8 sq mi
197/sq mi
▲ 157% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 207% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
New York
ZIP code 01983 in Topsfield, Massachusetts has a population of 6,089. The median household income is $195,718, which is 157% above the national average. Median home value is $853,400, 207% above the US average. 71.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01983 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.8 square miles in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 6,089 residents, producing a population density of 197 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 01983 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01983 sits at $195,718 (69% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $70,904. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $853,400 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,115 per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01983 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, 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 01983 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 01983
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01983.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Retail trade 18
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 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 01983, Topsfield, 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
6,089
Population
30.8
Area (sq mi)
197
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01983?
42.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
4.8%
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?
$195,718
Median Household Income
+69% vs state
$70,904
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 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?
2,263
Total Housing Units
2,186
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$853,400
Median Home Value
+42% vs state
$1,115
Median Rent
1969
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01983 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 163 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 182 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 204 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 213 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 230 |
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 227 business establishments in ZIP 01983, employing approximately 2,072 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,273,000.
227
Businesses
2,072
Employees
$156.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 21.1% |
| Construction | 27 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 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 01983 vs 01923 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01923 | Danvers, MA | 26,342 | 4.4 mi |
| 01937 | Hathorne, MA | 151 | 4.1 mi |
| 01982 | South Hamilton, MA | 7,764 | 4.4 mi |
| 01984 | Wenham, MA | 4,875 | 4.0 mi |
| 01949 | Middleton, MA | 8,987 | 4.4 mi |
| 01921 | Boxford, MA | 7,961 | 4.9 mi |
| 01833 | Georgetown, MA | 8,183 | 6.3 mi |
| 01960 | Peabody, MA | 50,944 | 7.3 mi |
| 01969 | Rowley, MA | 5,856 | 6.3 mi |
| 01938 | Ipswich, MA | 13,175 | 6.0 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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