City

Lynn, MA

6 ZIP codes  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥100,905Population
💰$77,484Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$462,163Median Home Value▲ 66% above avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36%Hispanic: 42.5%Black: 10.4%Asian: 5.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White36.0%
Hispanic42.5%
Black10.4%
Asian5.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3,696 (6.5%)
HS Graduate19,892 (34.8%)
Some College7,096 (12.4%)
Associates5,895 (10.3%)
Bachelors5,640 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree14,973 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 6.5%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS6.5%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College12.4%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.4%Renter: 48.7%Tenure
Owner51.4%
Renter48.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,484 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$462,163 ▲ 66% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,646/mo
Total Housing Units37,849
Vacant Units1,521

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
68%
About Lynn, MA

Lynn is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 100,905 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.38 years.

Economically, Lynn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,484 is near the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lynn is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $462,163, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,645 per month.

The population of Lynn is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 42.5%.

Lynn, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lynn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01901 1,934 $27,561 $343,200 $1,193 7.6% 44.8% 3.4%
01902 51,680 $66,755 $456,000 $1,571 6.0% 32.2% 40.6%
01904 20,103 $100,597 $515,100 $1,742 3.6% 44.0% 84.1%
01905 27,188 $84,341 $443,200 $1,749 2.7% 36.0% 51.0%