| ZIP Code | 01908 |
|---|---|
| City | Nahant |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 339/781 |
| Latitude | 42.428234 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.926071 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.6 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.3% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 545 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 165 (6.4%) |
| Associates | 106 (4.1%) |
| Bachelors | 183 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,571 (61.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,004 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $686,000 ▲ 146% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,790/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,810 |
| Vacant Units | 206 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,810 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 206 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 01908 is located in Nahant, Massachusetts, within Essex County. With a population of 3,328, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.6 years. Economically, 01908 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,004 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01908 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $686,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,790 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 10% since 2019.
The population of 01908 is primarily White (92.04%). Residents are highly educated — 68.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01908 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 01908 in Nahant, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,328 residents, a median household income of $111,004, and a median home value of $686,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.