01970 ZIP Code
Salem, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01970 |
| City/Town: | Salem |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,435 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,267 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,058 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,026 |
| Median Home Value: | $464,600 |
| Land Area: | 8.2 sq miles
21.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.3 sq miles
24.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5292, -70.8680 |
Population Information (01970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,435 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,176 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,259 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,223 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,870 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,868 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,612 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,713 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,947 | 17.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,842 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,151 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,096 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,726 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,511 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,934 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 942 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $464,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,676 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,026 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,827 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,199 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,054 | 50.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,773 | 49.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,149 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,397 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,105 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,023 | 21.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,859 | 15.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,225 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,195 | 28.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,345 | 19.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01970 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,267 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $102,988 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,047 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,058 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,913 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,549 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,350 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,264 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,442 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,731 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,341 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,016 | 76.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,614 | 5.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 95 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,367 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,788 | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,555 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,998 | 11.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,473 | 19.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 520 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,735 | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6,182 | 13.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01970 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 851 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,082 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,542 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,607 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,385 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,914 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,360 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,544 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,268 | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,274 | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01970 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,285 | 59.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,771 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,697 | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,499 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 920 | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,898 | 15.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01970 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 851 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,875 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 335 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,816 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,333 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 739 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,684 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,251 | 16.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,783 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,455 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,240 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,163 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.8% | 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 (01970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,370 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,698 | 73.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,491 | 37.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 910 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01970 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,599 | 78.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,326 | 26.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,308 | 16.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 709 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 605 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,199 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01970 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,372 | 25.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,442 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,533 | 16.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 4,060 | 19.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,173 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,026 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,382 | 16.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01970 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 449 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,482 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 689 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,275 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,677 | 8.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,537 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,333 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,036 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 10,520 | 50.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01970 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 880 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,068 | 19.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,167 | 38.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,677 | 27.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,511 | 7.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 723 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01970 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,965 | 55.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 357 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,517 | 22.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,657 | 18.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 49 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 248 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01970 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,115 | 15.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,908 | 44.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,186 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,618 | 8.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01970 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 190 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 32 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 83 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 129 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 789 | 7.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,745 | 47.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,861 | 38.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 225 | 2.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01970 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,480 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,014 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,676 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (01970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,827 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,003 | 35.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,264 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,764 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,629 | 38.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,275 | 21.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,848 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01970 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,131 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,394 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,603 | 44.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 281 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,518 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,519 | 55.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01970 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,140 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 729 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 274 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,586 | 28.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,503 | 16.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,048 | 44.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,476 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,444 | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,280 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,204 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 339 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,626 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,239 | 43.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01970 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,385 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,565 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,553 | 55.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,885 | 41.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 695 | 15.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 127 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,879 | 85.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,203 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,556 | 545.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,556 | 545.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,556 | 545.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 902 | 75.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 461 | 38.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,957 | 328.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 84 | 7.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01970 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,212 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,054 | 78.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,158 | 21.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,275 | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,565 | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 641 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 677 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01970 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,827 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,385 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Salem, MA01970