| ZIP Code | 01841 |
|---|---|
| City | Lawrence |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 351/508/978 |
| Elevation | 47 ft |
| Latitude | 42.715079 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.1483 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.04 |
| Below Poverty | 18.9% ▲ 89% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.4% ▼ 40% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.3% ▲ 110% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,880 (7.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,300 (44.5%) |
| Some College | 2,822 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 3,444 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,414 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,536 (17.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,525 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,800 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,565/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,546 |
| Vacant Units | 449 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,546 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 449 |
| Owner Occupied | 32.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 67.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
ZIP code 01841 is located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, within Essex County. With a population of 52,761, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.5 years. Economically, 01841 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,525 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01841 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $393,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,565 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 67.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 01841 is primarily Hispanic (86.83%). Residents are less-educated — 23.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01841 stands at 10.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 01841 in Lawrence, MA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 52,761 residents, a median household income of $54,525, and a median home value of $393,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.