ZIP Code 01906 in Saugus, MA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Saugus, Massachusetts
County:Essex County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:46:42 PM
Population:28,619 [See All]
Area Codes:781 / 617 / 339
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.4675, -71.0129
Land Area:11.578 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 01906 has 28,619 residents and 10,903 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 45.2 years, older than the state (39.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:28,619Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:28,599Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:29,185Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,471.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$100,819Source: Census ACS
Households:10,903Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$589,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.60Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.19Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--26,51626,76127,05127,36927,62027,77328,03728,16528,22228,33428,52128,56628,599
Decennial Census26,660------------------28,619------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.2

Male Median Age: 43.2

Female Median Age: 47.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male6706497707728609059128868218391,0401,1061,032846737443274291
Female5566377027717538869628908479361,1001,2191,1261,025848607413488
Total1,2261,2861,4721,5431,6131,7911,8741,7761,6681,7752,1402,3252,1581,8711,5851,050687779
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:21,88875.99%
Black:1,1173.88%
Hispanic:*2,6019.03%
Asian:1,4294.96%
American Indian:740.26%
Hawaiian:60.02%
Other:1,6895.86%
Total:28,804100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,85348.40%43.2 years
Females:14,76651.60%47.1 years
Total:28,619100%45.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:23,34181.61%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3851.35%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,5268.83%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,34717.04%
Total Population:28,599100%
Total Native Population:23,72682.96%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,87317.04%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $100,819, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $25,561 (34.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,189. Family households earn a median of $118,792 versus $53,458 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,334). By gender, male median income is $69,024 and female is $63,692, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,332 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.4%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.8%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$75,258$75,910$76,339$76,141$77,371$78,372$82,188$80,253$88,630$88,348$93,737$96,064$100,819
Median Family Income$93,125$93,782$90,225$90,699$90,984$92,181$95,717$96,096$100,524$101,310$106,145$110,597$118,792
Median NonFamily Income$33,155$33,155$35,250$38,393$33,722$37,722$40,387$40,077$40,785$43,738$47,220$49,173$53,458
Median Male Income$59,902$62,599$61,437$64,526$61,718$64,065$65,702$67,386$65,857$71,390$72,136$75,273$69,024
Median Female Income$49,266$51,698$51,382$50,571$50,582$52,432$53,249$55,130$56,295$54,284$57,196$61,560$63,692
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:15,65863.87%
Unemployed:5902.41%
Not In Labor Force:8,26933.73%
Total:24,517100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,08138.84%
Service:2,43515.55%
Sales and Office:3,96625.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,71410.95%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,4629.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:15,658100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $589,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $229,300 (63.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $194,500. The median gross rent is $1,982, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $905 (84.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,063. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.90% (67.84% with a mortgage, 32.16% free-and-clear) and renters 26.10% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.96%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$360,200$355,200$342,700$341,600$345,700$352,700$361,600$374,500$395,000$433,200$468,300$543,300$589,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:36112.93%
$500 to $999:32311.56%
$1,000 to $1,499:1866.66%
$1,500 to $1,999:47016.83%
$2,000 to $2,499:44615.97%
$2,500 to $2,999:2518.99%
$3,000 or more:60921.80%
No Rent:1475.26%
Total:2,793100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,077$1,070$1,099$1,139$1,119$1,155$1,045$937$919$965$1,140$1,717$1,982
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,36550.14%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,54323.76%
Renter Occupied:2,79326.10%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,701100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,70195.04%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5584.96%
Total Housing Units:11,259100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7,85869.79%
Multi-Family Units:3,34329.69%
Other Units:580.52%
Total Housing Units:11,259100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 31.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (46.60%). High school or higher is 90.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.30%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), up 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.80 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (33.41%). College enrollment is 27.62%, which is on par with the state rate (32.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:8233.81%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,1615.37%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,32133.89%
Some college, no degree:3,48816.14%
Associate's degree:2,0209.35%
Bachelor's degree:4,08218.89%
Graduate or professional degree:2,71012.54%
Total:21,605100%
High school or higher:19,62190.82%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,79231.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:21,80665.03%
Public Insurance:11,13633.21%
No Insurance:5911.76%
Total:33,533100%
Has Health Insurance:32,94298.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.3%4.2%3.7%4.4%4.7%6.6%6.2%7.3%7.1%6.8%6.8%7.9%5.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3125.79%
Kindergarten:3045.64%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,80033.41%
High school (grades 9-12):1,48427.54%
College or graduate school:1,48827.62%
Total:5,388100%
Early Childhood:61611.43%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,58866.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 01906 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 818 business establishments, employing about 9,556 people with an annual payroll of $412,862,000. USPS data shows 11,225 residential mailboxes and 821 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,225Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:821Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,640Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,708Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,829Source: USPS
# of Businesses:818Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$98,314,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$412,862,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:9,556Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 01906 is located in Essex County, Massachusetts, within the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14460) and Massachusetts's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,917,661 people, about 0.58% of whom live in ZIP Code 01906, and is subdivided into the Cambridge-Newton-Framingham, MA division. It covers 11.578 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.006 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHSource: Census
CBSA Number:14460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Cambridge-Newton-Framingham, MA (CBSA Div 15764)Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,917,661Source: Census
MSA:Boston-Worcester-Lawrence, MA-NH-ME-CT CMSASource: Census
Land Area:11.578 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.006 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:526.79 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Boston, MA-NH PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2560050Source: Census
Place Name:Saugus CDP; MassachusettsSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


01907 | | 01905

Schools in ZIP Code 01906


ZIP Code 01906 is in the Saugus School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Douglas Waybright 25 Talbot Street
Saugus, MA 01906
District: Saugus School District
Lynnhurst 443 Walnut St/Elm Street
Saugus, MA 01906
District: Saugus School District
Oaklandvale 266 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
District: Saugus School District
Saugus High 1 Pearce Drive
Saugus, MA 01906
District: Saugus School District
Saugus Middle School 25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
District: Saugus School District
Veterans Memorial 39 Hurd Avenue
Saugus, MA 01906
District: Saugus School District
Belmonte Steam Academy 25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
District: Saugus School District
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) 97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
Sacred Heart School 581 Boston St
Lynn, MA 01905
District: Private SchoolNearby
Little Theatre School Nursery And Kindergarten 503 Lynnfield St
Lynn, MA 19041
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary's School 4 Myrtle St
Melrose, MA 21763
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 01906


New England Hair Academy 492-500 Main St
Malden, MA 02148
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Malden 347 Pleasant St
Malden, MA 02148
Type: Post Secondary
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School Of Nursing 170 Governors Ave
Medford, MA 02155
Type: Post Secondary
Millennium Training Institute 600 West Cummings Park, Suite 2550
Woburn, MA 01801
Type: Post Secondary
Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville 5 Middlesex Ave
Somerville, MA 02145
Type: Post Secondary
Catherine Hinds Institute Of Esthetics 300 Wildwood Avenue
Woburn, MA 01801-6819
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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