| ZIP Code | 01902 |
|---|---|
| City | Lynn |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 339/781 |
| Elevation | 57 ft |
| Latitude | 42.471039 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.941535 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 16.1% ▲ 61% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.2% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,488 (8.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,733 (37.7%) |
| Some College | 3,505 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 2,604 (9.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,559 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,614 (23.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,755 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $456,000 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,571/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,655 |
| Vacant Units | 545 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,655 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 545 |
| Owner Occupied | 40.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 01902 is located in Lynn, Massachusetts, within Essex County. With a population of 51,680, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.8 years. Economically, 01902 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,755 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01902 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $456,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,571 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (40.6%) and renters (59.4%). Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 01902 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 49.9%. Residents are moderately educated — 32.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.1%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01902 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 01902 in Lynn, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 51,680 residents, a median household income of $66,755, and a median home value of $456,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.