City

Methuen, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥53,015Population
💰$103,292Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$471,900Median Home Value▲ 69% above avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.5%Hispanic: 32.8%Black: 5%Asian: 3.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White55.5%
Hispanic32.8%
Black5.0%
Asian3.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma673 (2%)
HS Graduate10,702 (31%)
Some College4,328 (12.6%)
Associates4,590 (13.3%)
Bachelors3,126 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree11,058 (32.1%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College12.6%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,292 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$471,900 ▲ 69% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,610/mo
Total Housing Units19,496
Vacant Units695

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Methuen, MA

Methuen is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 53,015 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Methuen is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,292 is above the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Methuen is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $471,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,610 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Methuen is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.54%).

Methuen, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Methuen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01844 53,015 $103,292 $471,900 $1,610 6.3% 41.1% 72.7%