| ZIP Code | 01904 |
|---|---|
| City | Lynn |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 508/978 |
| Elevation | 89 ft |
| Latitude | 42.491447 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.971441 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.0% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 480 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,739 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 1,106 (9%) |
| Associates | 1,564 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,221 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,190 (34.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,597 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $515,100 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,742/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,322 |
| Vacant Units | 316 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,322 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 316 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 01904 is located in Lynn, Massachusetts, within Essex County. With a population of 20,103, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 01904 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,597 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01904 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $515,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,742 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 01904 is majority White (60.51%). Residents are well-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01904 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 01904 in Lynn, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,103 residents, a median household income of $100,597, and a median home value of $515,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.