01844 ZIP Code
Methuen, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01844 |
| City/Town: | Methuen |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 52,780 |
| Median Household Income: | $93,739 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,169 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,845 |
| Median Home Value: | $439,600 |
| Land Area: | 22.1 sq miles
57.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7426, -71.1787 |
Population Information (01844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 52,780 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,375 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,405 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,163 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,847 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,517 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,888 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,530 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,394 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,229 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,408 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,715 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,025 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,399 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,774 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 891 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $439,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,514 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,845 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,032 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 813 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,081 | 74.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,951 | 26.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,835 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,154 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,756 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,805 | 29.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,653 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,142 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,215 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,110 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01844 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $93,739 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,536 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $114,359 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,169 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,591 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,711 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,880 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,932 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,089 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,272 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,350 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,832 | 62.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,910 | 5.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 114 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,205 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 9,139 | 17.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,580 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 13,595 | 25.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,817 | 30.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 251 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,381 | 6.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 148 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 12,037 | 22.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01844 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 628 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 808 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,047 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 965 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,606 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,515 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,325 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,964 | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,493 | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,681 | 14.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01844 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,792 | 75.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,344 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 290 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 411 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 474 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,700 | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01844 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 54 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,061 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,567 | 12.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 692 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,991 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,217 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 343 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,640 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,260 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,293 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,442 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 974 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,177 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.9% | 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 (01844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 50,316 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 37,389 | 70.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,223 | 38.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,089 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01844 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,001 | 78.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,423 | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,473 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 998 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,207 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,791 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01844 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,022 | 60.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,555 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,701 | 8.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,681 | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 941 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 885 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,033 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01844 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 66 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,003 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,507 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,842 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,506 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,607 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,087 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,315 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 694 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,218 | 26.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01844 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 319 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,725 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,411 | 27.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,372 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,309 | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 709 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01844 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,592 | 66.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 946 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,032 | 10.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,177 | 16.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 209 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01844 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,106 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,466 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,893 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,567 | 24.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01844 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 375 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 97 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 121 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 260 | 1.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,552 | 11.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 7,105 | 50.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,504 | 32.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 67 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01844 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,339 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $908 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,514 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (01844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,032 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,587 | 50.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,770 | 19.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,614 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,484 | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,379 | 33.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,462 | 34.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.75 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01844 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,129 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,888 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,642 | 50.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 445 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,756 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,775 | 36.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01844 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,674 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 482 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 712 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,174 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,073 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,233 | 25.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,921 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,800 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 52,405 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,113 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 664 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,706 | 44.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,743 | 44.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01844 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 47,337 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,063 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,944 | 58.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,684 | 33.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 470 | 9.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 435 | 8.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,559 | 76.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,024 | 3.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,221 | 603.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,221 | 603.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,221 | 603.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 933 | 46.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 691 | 34.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8,282 | 409.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 134 | 6.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01844 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 50,617 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,803 | 62.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 18,814 | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 13,062 | 25.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,457 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 954 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,341 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01844 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,032 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,036 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Methuen, MA01844