01901 ZIP Code — Lynn, MA

Essex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01901 is located in Lynn, Massachusetts, within Essex County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,658 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781/339.

About ZIP code 01901

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $286,000. Renters make up the majority at 93%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $20,699. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 42% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 01901 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,658
population
0.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01901 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01901

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City Status
Lynn Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
01910 Lynn (0.5 mi) 01902 Lynn (0.9 mi) 01905 Lynn (2 mi) 01904 Lynn (2.3 mi) 01970 Salem (4.2 mi) 01945 Marblehead (5 mi) 01960 Peabody (5.2 mi) 01880 Wakefield (6.8 mi) 01940 Lynnfield (6.9 mi) 02128 East Boston (7 mi) 01923 Danvers (8 mi) 02129 Charlestown (8.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,658
Population density 6,141 / sq mi
State FIPS 25
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 0.27 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 42.4605
Longitude -70.9461
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 781/339
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 69.0% 32.1% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 18.2% 26.4% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 12.0% 27.2% 28.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 14.3% 14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,658
Population
6,141
People per sq mi
54.3
Median age
$20,699
Median household income
$26,273
Per capita income
$286,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
7.0%
Home ownership
42.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
Unemployment
172
Housing units
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
21
Under 5
20
4
5–9
3
10
10–14
10
41
15–19
41
19
20–24
19
139
25–34
138
88
35–44
86
138
45–54
137
53
55–59
52
52
60–64
51
173
65–74
171
55
75–84
55
41
85+
41
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181509.0%
18 and over1,50891.0%
65 and over53632.3%
Median age54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Black or African American 18.7%
Other race 17.6%
Two or more races 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
GroupCount%
White74735.4%
Hispanic or Latino45121.4%
Black or African American39518.7%
Other race37117.6%
Two or more races904.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native462.2%
Asian90.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 69.0% 32.1% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 18.2% 26.4% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 12.0% 27.2% 28.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 14.3% 14.3%
Under $10k 22.0%
$10k–$15k 19.1%
$15k–$25k 15.1%
$25k–$35k 5.8%
$35k–$50k 3.0%
$50k–$75k 17.8%
$75k–$100k 6.1%
$100k–$150k 10.6%
$200k+ 0.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k22.0%
$10k–$15k19.1%
$15k–$25k15.1%
$25k–$35k5.8%
$35k–$50k3.0%
$50k–$75k17.8%
$75k–$100k6.1%
$100k–$150k10.6%
$200k+0.6%
Median income$20,699

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 62.7%
$300k–$500k 20.0%
$500k–$1M 17.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$286,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied7.0%
Renter occupied93.0%
Vacant8.3%
Single-family detached0.0%
Large apartment buildings83.7%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms2.7
Avg household size (owned)1.04

Year built

Era%
2020 or later3.8%
2010–20195.6%
2000–20095.9%
1990–19993.2%
1980–19895.7%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19693.6%
1950–19596.3%
1940–194915.9%
1939 or earlier50.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)29.8%
1 bedroom50.6%
2 bedrooms17.6%
3 bedrooms0.0%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle52.1%
1 vehicle42.9%
2 vehicles4.9%
3 or more0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas36.6%
Electricity53.7%
Propane / LP gas6.8%
No fuel used1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13412.5%
Cohabiting couple666.1%
Male householder, no spouse53449.6%
Female householder, no spouse34231.8%
Households with children under 1811410.6%
Households with seniors (65+)51147.5%
Average household size1.48

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married43.6%52.2%
Married22.3%16.8%
Separated1.6%6.4%
Widowed1.9%16.2%
Divorced30.7%8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.5%
Some HS, no diploma 2.7%
HS graduate 24.0%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 5.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.9%
Graduate / professional 15.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher78.8%
Bachelor's or higher30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4010.7%
High school6918.5%
College / grad school26470.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%
Professional & management 19.2%
Manufacturing 14.6%
Transportation & utilities 13.2%
Public administration 8.3%
Other services 4.6%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Retail trade 2.9%
Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.0%
Service29.2%
Sales & office14.0%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation16.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector91.7%
Government8.3%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone60.7%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit14.4%
Walk12.8%
Work from home12.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.9

Poverty

All people 42.9%
Under 18 years 61.3%
18 and over 41.0%
Married-couple families 56.0%
Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.5%
Retirement income3.0%
Supplemental Security14.2%
Cash public assistance9.2%
Food stamps / SNAP49.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.6%
High blood pressure40.6%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes16.5%
Heart disease11.1%
Stroke6.1%
Asthma13.4%
Arthritis35.7%
Kidney disease5.3%
Pulmonary disease11.8%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.7%
Binge drinking11.8%
No physical activity39.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression20.4%
Fair or poor health27.2%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health16.8%
No health insurance15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.4%
Visited dentist55.1%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss26.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans151.0%
Disability%
Any disability22.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years13.1%
65 and over46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance30.8%
Public insurance64.8%
No insurance8.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,61797.5%
Spanish67841.9%
Other Indo-European43827.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander19412.0%
Other languages191.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)60036.2%
Born in same state52031.4%
Born in different state39523.8%
Foreign born804.8%
Naturalized citizen1,05863.8%
Not a US citizen57954.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian613.7%
French603.6%
AncestryCount%
German543.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access64.9%
Internet access85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01901

What city is ZIP code 01901 in?

ZIP code 01901 is primarily assigned to Lynn, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01901 in?

ZIP code 01901 falls within Essex County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01901 mostly rentals?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 01901 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01901?

43% of residents in ZIP code 01901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 01901?

Approximately 42% of households in ZIP code 01901 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 01901 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 01901 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 01901 in?

ZIP code 01901 observes the EST timezone.

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