01844 ZIP Code — Methuen, MA
Essex County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01844 is located in Methuen, Massachusetts, within Essex County. It covers approximately 22.10 square miles and serves a population of 52,780 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978/508/351.
About ZIP code 01844
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 $439,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $93,739. 34% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
52,780
population
22.10
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01844 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01844
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Methuen | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 52,780 |
| Population density | 2,388 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7319 |
| Longitude | -71.1858 |
| 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 | 30.1% | 32.1% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 26.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.4% | 27.2% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 14.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
52,780
Population
2,388
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$93,739
Median household income
$43,560
Per capita income
$439,600
Median home value
$1,514
Median monthly rent
74.0%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
14,894
Housing units
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,040
Under 5
1,123
1,369
5–9
1,478
1,691
10–14
1,826
1,869
15–19
2,019
1,697
20–24
1,833
3,074
25–34
3,320
3,476
35–44
3,753
3,562
45–54
3,846
1,786
55–59
1,929
1,454
60–64
1,571
2,596
65–74
2,803
1,334
75–84
1,440
428
85+
463
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,859 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 41,921 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 9,064 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.5%
Hispanic or Latino
20.5%
Other race
13.8%
Two or more races
8.4%
Black or African American
4.4%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,832 | 49.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,595 | 20.5% |
| Other race | 9,139 | 13.8% |
| Two or more races | 5,580 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,910 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2,205 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 114 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.1% | 32.1% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 26.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.4% | 27.2% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 14.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k+
14.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.1% |
| $200k+ | 14.1% |
| Median income | $93,739 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k–$300k
11.0%
$300k–$500k
50.5%
$500k–$1M
32.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $439,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,514 |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 60.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.2% |
| Electricity | 10.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 16.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,587 | 50.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,347 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,614 | 13.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,484 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,379 | 33.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,462 | 34.0% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.3% | 33.6% |
| Married | 50.4% | 44.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 482 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 712 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,174 | 40.8% |
| High school | 3,073 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,233 | 25.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Professional & management
11.8%
Retail trade
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Construction
7.4%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Public administration
4.2%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.4% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 10.0% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
9.3%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
10.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.3% |
| Visited dentist | 72.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,800 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 38.6% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,617 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 6,469 | 12.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,558 | 9.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,240 | 2.4% |
| Other languages | 326 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,559 | 76.8% |
| Born in same state | 38,535 | 73.0% |
| Born in different state | 32,891 | 62.3% |
| Foreign born | 2,024 | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,221 | 23.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,212 | 67.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,247 | 13.7% |
| French | 3,335 | 6.3% |
| German | 2,224 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 946 | 1.8% |
| Norwegian | 434 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 319 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 165 | 0.3% |
| English | 38 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01844
What part of Methuen is ZIP code 01844?
ZIP code 01844 covers a portion of Methuen, Massachusetts, within Essex County.
What county is ZIP code 01844 in?
ZIP code 01844 falls within Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01844?
The median home value in ZIP code 01844 is $439,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 01844?
ZIP code 01844 has an estimated population of 52,780 residents, with a density of 2,388 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01844?
The median household income in ZIP code 01844 is $93,739, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01844 in?
ZIP code 01844 observes the EST timezone.