01906 ZIP Code
Saugus, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01906 |
| City/Town: | Saugus |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,566 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,064 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,468 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,289 |
| Median Home Value: | $543,300 |
| Land Area: | 11.6 sq miles
30.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4697, -71.0128 |
Population Information (01906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,566 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,013 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,553 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,083 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,268 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,452 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,484 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,709 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,771 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,649 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,009 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,949 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,091 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,228 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,985 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 888 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $543,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,717 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,289 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,768 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 521 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,009 | 74.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,759 | 25.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,570 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 935 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,165 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,324 | 34.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,604 | 16.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,117 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,850 | 17.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,575 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,064 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $118,431 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,597 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,468 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,869 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,314 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 538 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,636 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,332 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,852 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,130 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,398 | 81.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 949 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 864 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,594 | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,722 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,854 | 10.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,015 | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 89 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 501 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,425 | 8.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01906 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 420 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 261 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 979 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 423 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 735 | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,313 | 12.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,506 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,304 | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,308 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,519 | 14.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01906 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,718 | 70.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,155 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 601 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 293 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 338 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,577 | 10.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01906 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,531 | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,001 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 356 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,875 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,167 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 397 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,083 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,152 | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,510 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 879 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 744 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 619 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (01906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,523 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,541 | 75.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,158 | 39.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 882 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01906 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,186 | 76.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,959 | 36.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,912 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 576 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 280 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,045 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01906 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,432 | 65.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 481 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,387 | 12.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 348 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 277 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 476 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 743 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 145 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01906 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 246 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 522 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 580 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,720 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 735 | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,893 | 16.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,589 | 14.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 673 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,331 | 29.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01906 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 91 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,204 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,948 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,699 | 41.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,721 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 626 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01906 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,396 | 50.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 313 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,812 | 16.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,060 | 28.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 23 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 75 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01906 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 700 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,240 | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,914 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,914 | 27.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01906 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 172 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 107 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 91 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 73 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 347 | 4.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,571 | 32.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,439 | 55.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 209 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,566 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $967 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,717 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (01906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,768 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,911 | 54.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,911 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,473 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,491 | 23.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,784 | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,147 | 38.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01906 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,871 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,637 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,414 | 54.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 313 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,278 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,635 | 30.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01906 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,260 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 273 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 258 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,883 | 35.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,417 | 26.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,429 | 27.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,781 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,080 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,405 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,185 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 559 | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,759 | 42.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,867 | 44.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01906 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,285 | 92.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,094 | 7.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 478 | 22.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,269 | 60.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 246 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 347 | 16.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,725 | 83.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 391 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,841 | 1238.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,841 | 1238.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,841 | 1238.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 954 | 244.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 449 | 114.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,479 | 634.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 158 | 40.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01906 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,483 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,587 | 74.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,896 | 25.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,272 | 8.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,443 | 12.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 654 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 527 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01906 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,768 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,191 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Saugus, MA01906