Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.9% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11,138 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 131,947 (25.3%) |
| Some College | 46,380 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 55,615 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 46,503 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 229,331 (44%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,501 ▲ 40% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $574,174 ▲ 106% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,725/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 328,445 |
| Vacant Units | 16,784 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Essex County is located in Massachusetts and encompasses 57 ZIP codes spanning 39 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 807,230 residents. With a median age of 41.47, it is a middle-aged county.
Essex County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $106,501 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Essex County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $574,174 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,724. Homeownership rates are high at 64.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Essex County are majority White (65.9%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Essex County, MA is a upper-middle-income area in Massachusetts. The 57 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01913 | Amesbury | 17,277 | $100,599 | $475,400 | $1,573 | 3.9% | 55.5% |
| 01810 | Andover | 35,608 | $167,591 | $813,800 | $2,046 | 5.1% | 80.4% |
| 01915 | Beverly | 41,656 | $102,347 | $619,600 | $1,684 | 3.7% | 62.3% |
| 01921 | Boxford | 8,229 | $190,526 | $874,900 | $736 | 3.1% | 78.8% |
| 01922 | Byfield | 3,791 | $179,896 | $727,800 | — | 0.8% | 60.0% |
| 01923 | Danvers | 27,778 | $117,072 | $611,200 | $2,004 | 5.6% | 57.2% |
| 01929 | Essex | 3,605 | $151,509 | $828,200 | $1,828 | 1.1% | 75.7% |
| 01833 | Georgetown | 8,380 | $153,565 | $614,700 | $1,973 | 1.6% | 60.5% |
| 01930 | Gloucester | 29,862 | $87,898 | $587,800 | $1,395 | 6.3% | 49.6% |
| 01834 | Groveland | 6,747 | $135,521 | $571,900 | $1,815 | 2.6% | 53.3% |
| 01830 | Haverhill | 26,685 | $79,784 | $436,400 | $1,602 | 7.6% | 41.2% |
| 01832 | Haverhill | 26,065 | $81,141 | $410,300 | $1,612 | 5.6% | 40.7% |
| 01835 | Haverhill | 14,637 | $108,275 | $431,400 | $1,747 | 3.5% | 53.9% |
| 01938 | Ipswich | 13,820 | $124,405 | $701,400 | $1,525 | 2.8% | 64.4% |
| 01840 | Lawrence | 7,092 | $34,630 | — | $1,174 | 7.8% | 23.5% |
| 01841 | Lawrence | 52,761 | $54,525 | $393,800 | $1,565 | 10.3% | 23.4% |
| 01843 | Lawrence | 28,444 | $72,163 | $393,700 | $1,703 | 6.4% | 30.6% |
| 01901 | Lynn | 1,934 | $27,561 | $343,200 | $1,193 | 7.6% | 44.8% |
| 01902 | Lynn | 51,680 | $66,755 | $456,000 | $1,571 | 6.0% | 32.2% |
| 01904 | Lynn | 20,103 | $100,597 | $515,100 | $1,742 | 3.6% | 44.0% |
| 01905 | Lynn | 27,188 | $84,341 | $443,200 | $1,749 | 2.7% | 36.0% |
| 01940 | Lynnfield | 13,183 | $171,044 | $891,100 | $2,333 | 3.4% | 66.1% |
| 01944 | Manchester | 5,368 | $197,875 | $932,000 | $1,872 | 8.9% | 87.5% |
| 01945 | Marblehead | 20,390 | $164,325 | $904,700 | $1,769 | 1.9% | 82.1% |
| 01860 | Merrimac | 6,707 | $116,477 | $531,300 | $1,236 | 1.6% | 49.0% |
| 01844 | Methuen | 53,015 | $103,292 | $471,900 | $1,610 | 6.3% | 41.1% |
| 01949 | Middleton | 9,727 | $171,458 | $713,000 | $1,621 | 2.9% | 50.5% |
| 01908 | Nahant | 3,328 | $111,004 | $686,000 | $1,790 | 5.1% | 68.3% |
| 01951 | Newbury | 2,938 | $175,779 | $808,400 | $1,803 | 3.0% | 66.5% |
| 01950 | Newburyport | 18,444 | $144,259 | $792,400 | $1,511 | 5.9% | 72.3% |
| 01845 | North Andover | 31,881 | $134,319 | $670,000 | $2,113 | 3.4% | 69.1% |
| 01960 | Peabody | 53,961 | $95,173 | $566,700 | $1,902 | 4.9% | 47.1% |
| 01965 | Prides Crossing | 752 | $250,001 | $664,500 | — | 0.0% | 95.0% |
| 01966 | Rockport | 6,977 | $93,227 | $692,500 | $1,827 | 9.1% | 67.3% |
| 01969 | Rowley | 6,214 | $117,177 | $633,900 | $1,424 | 3.3% | 61.0% |
| 01970 | Salem | 44,115 | $85,189 | $497,500 | $1,800 | 5.2% | 59.1% |
| 01952 | Salisbury | 9,217 | $102,521 | $450,100 | $1,646 | 7.0% | 54.6% |
| 01906 | Saugus | 28,599 | $100,819 | $589,500 | $1,982 | 3.6% | 42.7% |
| 01982 | South Hamilton | 7,646 | $127,137 | $688,500 | $1,746 | 2.4% | 73.1% |
| 01907 | Swampscott | 15,279 | $127,714 | $690,800 | $2,206 | 5.4% | 68.9% |
| 01983 | Topsfield | 6,535 | $176,698 | $810,400 | $1,003 | 0.7% | 81.8% |
| 01984 | Wenham | 4,930 | $187,652 | $841,800 | — | 2.0% | 76.5% |
| 01985 | West Newbury | 4,536 | $189,048 | $765,800 | $1,809 | 2.9% | 74.2% |