01970 ZIP Code — Salem, MA
Essex County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01970 is located in Salem, Massachusetts, within Essex County. It covers approximately 8.24 square miles and serves a population of 44,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978.
About ZIP code 01970
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 $464,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $79,267.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
44,435
population
8.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01970 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01970
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01970. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Salem | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01945 Marblehead (2.4 mi)
01902 Lynn (3.4 mi)
01960 Peabody (3.6 mi)
01904 Lynn (3.6 mi)
01910 Lynn (4 mi)
01901 Lynn (4.2 mi)
01915 Beverly (4.5 mi)
01905 Lynn (4.6 mi)
01923 Danvers (4.8 mi)
01984 Wenham (6.3 mi)
01940 Lynnfield (6.5 mi)
01982 South Hamilton (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,435 |
| Population density | 5,393 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 9.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5147 |
| Longitude | -70.9075 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 978 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.0% | 32.1% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 26.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 27.2% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 14.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
44,435
Population
5,393
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$79,267
Median household income
$46,948
Per capita income
$464,600
Median home value
$1,676
Median monthly rent
50.7%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
11,253
Housing units
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,010
Under 5
1,213
849
5–9
1,021
848
10–14
1,020
1,186
15–19
1,426
1,686
20–24
2,027
3,609
25–34
4,338
2,653
35–44
3,189
2,339
45–54
2,812
1,406
55–59
1,690
1,238
60–64
1,488
2,049
65–74
2,462
878
75–84
1,056
428
85+
514
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,945 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 37,490 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,387 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.8%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Two or more races
7.2%
Other race
5.6%
Black or African American
5.3%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,016 | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,998 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,555 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 2,788 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,614 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 1,367 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.0% | 32.1% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 26.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 27.2% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 14.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
11.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 11.5% |
| Median income | $79,267 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
1.3%
$200k–$300k
7.8%
$300k–$500k
47.2%
$500k–$1M
38.4%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $464,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,676 |
| Owner occupied | 50.7% |
| Renter occupied | 49.3% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 25.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.2% |
| 3 or more | 8.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.3% |
| Electricity | 22.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 18.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,003 | 35.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,431 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,764 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,629 | 38.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,275 | 21.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,848 | 29.5% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.2% | 44.6% |
| Married | 44.4% | 35.9% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
21.8%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
19.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 729 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 274 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,586 | 28.3% |
| High school | 1,503 | 16.4% |
| College / grad school | 4,048 | 44.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.5%
Professional & management
16.6%
Retail trade
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
4.6%
Construction
3.3%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.6% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.0% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 6.8% |
| Walk | 6.0% |
| Work from home | 15.5% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
21.9%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
30.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 16.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 25.1% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 7.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.0% |
| Visited dentist | 73.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,444 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 30.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.2% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,212 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 4,224 | 10.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,636 | 6.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 956 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 298 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,879 | 85.2% |
| Born in same state | 36,676 | 82.5% |
| Born in different state | 27,249 | 61.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,203 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,556 | 14.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,220 | 64.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 9,936 | 22.4% |
| French | 4,278 | 9.6% |
| German | 1,540 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 1,021 | 2.3% |
| Polish | 352 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 293 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 216 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 172 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 63 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.6% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01970
What city is ZIP code 01970 in?
ZIP code 01970 is primarily assigned to Salem, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01970 in?
ZIP code 01970 falls within Essex County, Massachusetts.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 01970?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01970?
The median home value in ZIP code 01970 is $464,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 01970?
ZIP code 01970 has an estimated population of 44,435 residents, with a density of 5,391 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01970?
The median household income in ZIP code 01970 is $79,267, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01970 in?
ZIP code 01970 observes the EST timezone.