| ZIP Code | 01982 |
|---|---|
| City | South Hamilton |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 351/978 |
| Elevation | 44 ft |
| Latitude | 42.626223 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.85723 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.1% ▲ 89% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 68 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 576 (11.6%) |
| Some College | 355 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 338 (6.8%) |
| Bachelors | 248 (5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,391 (68.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,137 ▲ 67% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $688,500 ▲ 147% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,746/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,892 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,892 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 01982 is located in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, within Essex County. With a population of 7,646, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 01982 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,137 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01982 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $688,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,746 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 01982 is primarily White (89.60%). Residents are highly educated — 73.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%.
The unemployment rate in 01982 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 01982 in South Hamilton, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,646 residents, a median household income of $127,137, and a median home value of $688,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.