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Essex County
Manchester, MA
01944
01944 ZIP Code — Manchester, MA
Essex County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01944 is located in
Manchester ,
Massachusetts ,
within Essex County .
It covers approximately 9.23 square miles and serves a population of
5,386 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 978/351/508 .
About ZIP code 01944
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $970,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($209,052) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 01944 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
5,386
Population density
584 / sq mi
State FIPS
25
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
9.23 sq mi
Water area
1.24 sq mi
Latitude
42.5795
Longitude
-70.7651
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
978/351/508
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
14.8%
32.1%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
13.5%
26.4%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
30.7%
27.2%
28.5%
Over $200k
40.9%
14.3%
14.3%
Demographics & statistics
$209,052
Median household income
$970,200
Median home value
$1,760
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,398 26.0% 18 and over 3,988 74.0% 65 and over 1,178 21.9% Median age 47.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 5,073 91% Hispanic or Latino 186 3.3% Other race 182 3.3% Two or more races 92 1.7% Asian 39 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
14.8%
32.1%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
13.5%
26.4%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
30.7%
27.2%
28.5%
Over $200k
40.9%
14.3%
14.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 0.9% $25k–$35k 3.8% $35k–$50k 4.1% $50k–$75k 8.2% $75k–$100k 7.8% $100k–$150k 10.0% $150k–$200k 8.0% $200k+ 54.0% Median income $209,052
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $970,200 Median rent / month $1,760 Owner occupied 77.2% Renter occupied 22.8% Vacant 4.1% Single-family detached 77.2% Large apartment buildings 0.6% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 7.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.4% 2000–2009 9.7% 1990–1999 5.4% 1980–1989 4.7% 1970–1979 8.5% 1960–1969 13.5% 1950–1959 6.3% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 46.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 9.5% 2 bedrooms 12.6% 3 bedrooms 21.5% 4 bedrooms 35.8% 5+ bedrooms 20.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 30.2% 2 vehicles 45.8% 3 or more 23.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 67.7% Electricity 3.4% Propane / LP gas 2.8% Fuel oil 23.6% Wood 1.8% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,422 67.7% Cohabiting couple 94 4.5% Male householder, no spouse 239 11.4% Female householder, no spouse 346 16.5% Households with children under 18 708 33.7% Households with seniors (65+) 791 37.6% Average household size 2.56
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.2% 19.5% Married 68.8% 63.3% Separated 1.8% 0.0% Widowed 1.3% 5.2% Divorced 8.8% 12.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
33.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 99.6% Bachelor's or higher 81.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 64 4.5% Kindergarten 75 5.3% Elementary school 470 33.1% High school 651 45.9% College / grad school 159 11.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Professional & management
20.5%
Finance & real estate
20.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Transportation & utilities
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 70.3% Service 4.3% Sales & office 18.0% Natural resources & construction 5.9% Production & transportation 1.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.4% Government 8.1% Self-employed 8.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 55.4% Carpool 4.9% Public transit 8.8% Walk 4.0% Work from home 27.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.6% Retirement income 29.1% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 23.4% High blood pressure 27.9% High cholesterol 32.5% Diabetes 7.5% Heart disease 5.6% Stroke 2.3% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 26.8% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 4.4% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 8.4% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 15.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 25.6% Depression 17.4% Fair or poor health 7.9% Poor mental health 10.9% Poor physical health 7.1% No health insurance 3.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.4% Visited dentist 83.8% Cholesterol screening 94.9% Teeth loss 5.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 155 3.9%
Disability % Any disability 5.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 3.6% 65 and over 17.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 88.8% Public insurance 24.2% No insurance 1.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,177 96.1% Spanish 46 0.9% Other Indo-European 33 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 13 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,137 95.4% Born in same state 5,093 94.6% Born in different state 2,924 54.3% Foreign born 44 0.8% Naturalized citizen 249 4.6% Not a US citizen 122 49.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,242 23.1% Italian 930 17.3% German 164 3% Arab 164 3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 37 0.7% English 29 0.5% Dutch 20 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.0% Internet access 99.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01944
What city is ZIP code 01944 in?
ZIP code 01944 is primarily assigned to Manchester, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01944 in?
ZIP code 01944 falls within Essex County, Massachusetts.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 01944?
81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01944?
The median household income in ZIP code 01944 is $209,052, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01944?
The median home value in ZIP code 01944 is $970,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 01944?
ZIP code 01944 has an estimated population of 5,386 residents, with a density of 584 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 01944 in?
ZIP code 01944 observes the EST timezone.
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