| ZIP Code | 01906 |
|---|---|
| City | Saugus |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 339/617/781 |
| Elevation | 41 ft |
| Latitude | 42.469675 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.012785 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.7% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 361 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,951 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 2,235 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 2,028 (10%) |
| Bachelors | 2,020 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,612 (32.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,819 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $589,500 ▲ 111% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,982/mo ↑ 116% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,259 |
| Vacant Units | 558 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,259 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 558 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 01906 is located in Saugus, Massachusetts, within Essex County. With a population of 28,599, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 01906 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,819 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01906 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $589,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,982 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 01906 is primarily White (74.34%). Residents are well-educated — 42.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01906 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 01906 in Saugus, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,599 residents, a median household income of $100,819, and a median home value of $589,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.