Zip code 01952: Salisbury, Massachusetts
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 01952
01952 is a suburban zip code in Salisbury, Massachusetts (Essex County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 9,281 people live here, or 604 per square mile. The median resident is 51.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $93,361 a year, 16% above the national median of $80,734. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $478,700, or 5.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,691 a month.
44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.6 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and sales.
How 01952 compares
- Median age51.396thU.S. 38.9 · MA 4099th of 522 in MA
- 93rdU.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%120th of 522 in MA
- Housing vacancy17.7%91stU.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%101st of 519 in MA
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%98th of 506 in MA
- Veterans8.8%83rdU.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%49th of 522 in MA
- 79thU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%86th of 520 in MA
- 79thU.S. 10% · MA 8.8%149th of 520 in MA
- Work from home19.8%77thU.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%219th of 520 in MA
- Tech workers4.8%77thU.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%170th of 520 in MA
- Per capita income$52,35276thU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897305th of 522 in MA
- Median earnings per worker$60,71276thU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095285th of 519 in MA
- Median home value$478,70073rdU.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100289th of 506 in MA
- 71stU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%286th of 521 in MA
- Median gross rent$1,69167thU.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762219th of 461 in MA
- Median household income$93,36165thU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960340th of 503 in MA
- Average commute27.6 min60thU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min300th of 504 in MA
- Homeownership rate71.2%56thU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%342nd of 518 in MA
- Broadband access91.8%47thU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%362nd of 518 in MA
- 36thU.S. 14.1% · MA 18%321st of 522 in MA
- Population density604/sq mi35thU.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi310th of 522 in MA
- 23rdU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489385th of 517 in MA
- Diversity index28.522ndU.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7267th of 522 in MA
- 22ndU.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%401st of 520 in MA
- Population9,28114thU.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056265th of 522 in MA
- 14thU.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%402nd of 520 in MA
- 12thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%331st of 519 in MA
- 12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%133rd of 521 in MA
- Residents under 1813.1%5thU.S. 22% · MA 19.4%420th of 522 in MA
| Measure | 01952 | Essex | MA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3 | 41.2 | 40 | 38.9 | 99th of 522 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.5% | 18.5% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 120th of 522 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17.7% | 5% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 101st of 519 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.9% | 56.8% | 51.8% | 51.1% | 98th of 506 | |
| Veterans | 8.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 49th of 522 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 86th of 520 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.3% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 10% | 149th of 520 | |
| Work from home | 19.8% | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 219th of 520 | |
| Tech workers | 4.8% | 3.7% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 170th of 520 | |
| Per capita income | $52,352 | $54,665 | $57,897 | $44,673 | 305th of 522 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $60,712 | $59,761 | $62,095 | $49,666 | 285th of 519 | |
| Median home value | $478,700 | $619,100 | $562,100 | $332,700 | 289th of 506 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.8% | 43% | 47.3% | 35.7% | 286th of 521 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,691 | $1,756 | $1,762 | $1,413 | 219th of 461 | |
| Median household income | $93,361 | $101,883 | $103,960 | $80,734 | 340th of 503 | |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 28.5 min | 29.1 min | 26.4 min | 300th of 504 | |
| Homeownership rate | 71.2% | 63.5% | 62.5% | 65.2% | 342nd of 518 | |
| Broadband access | 91.8% | 92.4% | 92.8% | 91% | 362nd of 518 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.4% | 19.1% | 18% | 14.1% | 321st of 522 | |
| Population density | 604/sq mi | 1,651/sq mi | 903/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 310th of 522 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.403 | 0.482 | 0.489 | 0.483 | 385th of 517 | |
| Diversity index | 28.5 | 52.2 | 52.7 | 61.4 | 267th of 522 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.6% | 9.9% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 401st of 520 | |
| Population | 9,281 | 813,054 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 | 265th of 522 | |
| Government workers | 9.3% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 14.5% | 402nd of 520 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5% | 9.4% | 10% | 12.5% | 331st of 519 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 8.4% | 133rd of 521 | |
| Residents under 18 | 13.1% | 20.8% | 19.4% | 22% | 420th of 522 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White84%
- Black1%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,148
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 58.1%
- Married couples
- 46.2%
- Living alone
- 34.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.8%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 5,040
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Vacant
- 17.7%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 31.9%
- Home value to income
- 5.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 01952 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $83,695 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,389 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,408 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $71,136 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $44,083 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 15.6%
- Households with broadband
- 91.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.9%
- No internet access
- 4.8%
- Without health insurance
- 3%
- Limited-English households
- 1.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Salisbury
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Essex County
- Center point
- 42.8448° N, 70.8415° W
- Land area
- 15 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Salisbury (unincorporated)38% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 01952
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03874 | Seabrook, NH | 2.8 mi | $82,995 |
| 01950 | Newburyport, MA | 3.4 mi | $139,625 |
| 01951 | Newbury, MA | 5 mi | $182,684 |
| 01913 | Amesbury, MA | 5.8 mi | $103,554 |
| 03844 | Hampton Falls, NH | 6 mi | $165,509 |
| 03842 | Hampton, NH | 6.6 mi | $95,422 |
| 01985 | West Newbury, MA | 7 mi | $179,500 |
| 01922 | Byfield, MA | 7.1 mi | $142,207 |
| 01860 | Merrimac, MA | 8.6 mi | $123,054 |
| 01969 | Rowley, MA | 8.8 mi | $132,734 |
| 03827 | East Kingston, NH | 8.8 mi | $142,794 |
| 03862 | North Hampton, NH | 9.4 mi | $144,583 |
Zip codes like 01952 elsewhere
Questions about 01952
What city is zip code 01952?
01952 is assigned to Salisbury, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 01952 in?
01952 is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of 01952?
About 9,281 people live in 01952, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 01952 in?
01952 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 01952?
The median household income in 01952 is $93,361.
What zip codes are near 01952?
The closest zip codes to 01952 are 03874, 01950, 01951, 01913, 03844.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01952, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.