01843 ZIP Code
Lawrence, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01843 |
| City/Town: | Lawrence |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,352 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,630 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,185 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,793 |
| Median Home Value: | $368,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6900, -71.1604 |
Population Information (01843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,352 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,618 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,734 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,868 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,063 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,038 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,021 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,514 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,788 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,499 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,750 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,767 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,363 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,711 | 6.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 600 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 370 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $368,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,650 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,793 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,342 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 451 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,804 | 36.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,538 | 63.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,848 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,867 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,951 | 10.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,749 | 32.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,414 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,384 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,300 | 12.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,183 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01843 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,630 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,146 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,307 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,185 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,026 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,554 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,472 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,009 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,681 | 88.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,351 | 8.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 501 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,192 | 32.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,541 | 5.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 68 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,162 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 12,933 | 45.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,456 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16,128 | 56.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 20,624 | 72.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 296 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5,476 | 19.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 14,852 | 52.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01843 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 397 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 821 | 7.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 439 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 705 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,161 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,922 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,623 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,929 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 725 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 620 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01843 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,525 | 67.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,168 | 13.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 551 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 584 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 744 | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 674 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01843 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 950 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,182 | 20.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 204 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,970 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 821 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 96 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 701 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,790 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,858 | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,589 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 799 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 583 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (01843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,708 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,063 | 49.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,051 | 53.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,644 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01843 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,882 | 85.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,732 | 16.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,058 | 10.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 931 | 9.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 713 | 6.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,304 | 31.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01843 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,946 | 27.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 889 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,292 | 12.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,991 | 27.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 878 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 550 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,175 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 72 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01843 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 362 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 439 | 4.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 508 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 901 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,071 | 9.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 846 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,273 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 704 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,660 | 43.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01843 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 315 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,676 | 15.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,993 | 37.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,344 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 895 | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 570 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01843 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,213 | 69.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 68 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,226 | 21.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 792 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01843 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,482 | 14.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,653 | 45.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,863 | 27.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,344 | 13.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01843 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 27 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 26 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 20 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 98 | 2.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 963 | 25.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,247 | 59.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 386 | 10.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 37 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01843 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,025 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $726 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,650 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (01843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,342 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,211 | 31.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,289 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,441 | 23.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,545 | 34.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,868 | 37.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,290 | 22.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01843 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,309 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,467 | 48.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,200 | 37.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 181 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 831 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,569 | 49.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01843 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,073 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 261 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 439 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,267 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,448 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,658 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,371 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 368 | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,352 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,467 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 365 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,852 | 53.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,250 | 36.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01843 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,347 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,730 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,608 | 69.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 862 | 23.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 391 | 10.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 260 | 7.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,557 | 61.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3,103 | 10.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,795 | 347.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,795 | 347.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,795 | 347.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 98 | 3.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 324 | 10.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 9,435 | 304.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 59 | 1.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01843 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,484 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,729 | 29.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 18,755 | 70.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 17,137 | 64.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 438 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 883 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 297 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01843 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,342 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,559 | 92.4% | 89.4% |
Lawrence, MA01843