01841 ZIP Code — Lawrence, MA

Essex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01841 is located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, within Essex County. It covers approximately 3.04 square miles and serves a population of 52,738 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978/508/351.

About ZIP code 01841

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $372,500. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $51,574. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 42% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 01841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

52,738

population

3.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lawrence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01840 Lawrence (0.3 mi) 01843 Lawrence (1.2 mi) 01899 Andover (3.7 mi) 01812 Andover (3.7 mi) 01810 Andover (4.1 mi) 05501 Andover (4.2 mi) 01835 Haverhill (5 mi) 01832 Haverhill (6 mi) 03079 Salem (6.7 mi) 01921 Boxford (7.1 mi) 01826 Dracut (7.5 mi) 01876 Tewksbury (7.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	52,738
Population density	17,348 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	3.04 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	42.7087
Longitude	-71.1633
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	978/508/351

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	32.1%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	26.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	14.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

52,738

Population

17,348

People per sq mi

30.6

Median age

$51,574

Median household income

$22,730

Per capita income

$372,500

Median home value

$1,498

Median monthly rent

30.8%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

5,700

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,143

Under 5

2,175

2,014

5–9

2,045

2,191

10–14

2,224

1,869

15–19

1,897

2,293

20–24

2,327

4,285

25–34

4,351

3,526

35–44

3,580

2,807

45–54

2,849

1,583

55–59

1,608

1,023

60–64

1,038

1,320

65–74

1,341

744

75–84

756

372

85+

377

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15,049	28.5%
18 and over	37,689	71.5%
65 and over	4,910	9.3%
Median age	30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 40.8%

Other race 31.4%

White 13.6%

Two or more races 10.2%

Black or African American 3.1%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	36,304	40.8%
Other race	27,948	31.4%
White	12,149	13.6%
Two or more races	9,055	10.2%
Black or African American	2,753	3.1%
Asian	690	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	143	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	32.1%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	26.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	14.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$51,574

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 45.9%

$500k–$1M 19.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$372,500
Median rent / month	$1,498
Owner occupied	30.8%
Renter occupied	69.2%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	17.4%
Large apartment buildings	8.0%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	52.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.3%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.4%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	4.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,275	31.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,840	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,947	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	6,819	40.4%
Households with children under 18	7,760	46.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,048	24.0%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.0%	44.9%
Married	36.6%	31.7%
Separated	2.7%	3.8%
Widowed	2.1%	6.4%
Divorced	8.6%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1,295	8.5%
Kindergarten	597	3.9%
Elementary school	6,640	43.7%
High school	3,333	21.9%
College / grad school	3,343	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Professional & management 13.4%

Retail trade 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Other services 4.8%

Construction 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.5%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	6.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.1%
Retirement income	9.4%
Supplemental Security	15.2%
Cash public assistance	11.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	25.9%
High cholesterol	26.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	21.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	84.0%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	546	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.7%
Public insurance	67.2%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	48,420	91.8%
Spanish	20,147	41.6%
Other Indo-European	19,478	40.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	169	0.3%
Other languages	266	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,669	54.4%
Born in same state	24,696	46.8%
Born in different state	20,642	39.1%
Foreign born	3,973	7.5%
Naturalized citizen	24,069	45.6%
Not a US citizen	11,334	47.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,261	2.4%
Arab	547	1%
French	416	0.8%
German	224	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	0.1%
Norwegian	22	0%
English	12	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	90.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01841

What part of Lawrence is ZIP code 01841?

ZIP code 01841 covers a portion of Lawrence, Massachusetts, within Essex County.

What county is ZIP code 01841 in?

ZIP code 01841 falls within Essex County, Massachusetts.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 01841?

Approximately 42% of households in ZIP code 01841 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 01841 mostly rentals?

69% of occupied units in ZIP code 01841 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01841?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01841?

20% of residents in ZIP code 01841 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 01841 in?

ZIP code 01841 observes the EST timezone.