| ZIP Code | 01840 |
|---|---|
| City | Lawrence |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 351/508/978 |
| Elevation | 44 ft |
| Latitude | 42.706763 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.160403 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 27.5% ▲ 175% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.5% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 60% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 166 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,685 (47%) |
| Some College | 627 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 265 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 196 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 645 (18%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $34,630 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,174/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,415 |
| Vacant Units | 116 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,415 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 116 |
| Owner Occupied | 2.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 97.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 01840 is located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, within Essex County. With a population of 7,092, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 01840 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $34,630 is well below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,174 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 97.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 01840 is primarily Hispanic (86.72%). Residents are less-educated — 23.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 27.5%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01840 stands at 7.8%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 01840 in Lawrence, MA is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, and a relatively young community.