01970 ZIP Code – Salem, Massachusetts
01970 is a large ZIP code in Salem, Massachusetts, part of Essex County with a population of approximately 44,435 residents. At $79,267, the median household income here runs below the Massachusetts average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $464,600, well above the national average, with 49.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,676 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 31% single-family (decreasing), 32% apartments (increasing), 37% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.2%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 13.7%, near the national average. An estimated 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The median age is 38.4, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 01945, 01915, 01965.
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ZIP 01970 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 01970 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $79k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $464k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,676 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 49.7% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 01945 – Marblehead
- 01915 – Beverly
- 01965 – Prides Crossing
- 01907 – Swampscott
- 01902 – Lynn
- 01984 – Wenham
- 01923 – Danvers
- 01960 – Peabody
- 01904 – Lynn
- 01901 – Lynn
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01945 | MARBLEHEAD | 20,373 | $163,561 |
| 01915 | BEVERLY | 41,611 | $98,474 |
| 01965 | PRIDES CROSSING | 803 | $241,003 |
| 01907 | SWAMPSCOTT | 15,208 | $116,161 |
| 01902 | LYNN | 51,931 | $59,445 |