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Lynn, MA
City in Essex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01901, 01902, 01904, 01905.
Population
101,709
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
9,471
ZIP codes
4
Lynn and its ZIP codes
Lynn at a glance
- Lynn is about 10 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- The median household income is $75,043, 28% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $510,100 (9% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,722 a month.
Local data for Lynn, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lynn, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,043
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$510,100
Median rent
$1,722/mo
Homeownership
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dominican Americans (15,992), Irish Americans (10,434), Guatemalan Americans (9,931).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Lynn.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,072
326,688 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,852
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.11B
FY 2026, $14,950 per person
PPP loans
$131M
2,673 loans, 15,253 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lynn, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit8.7%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lynn, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,225
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,537
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 18°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lynn, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Lynn
4 in or overlapping Lynn. Population shown
Cities near Lynn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaugusCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 10.8 |
| SwampscottCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3 |
| NahantCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| PeabodyCity | 3.7 mi | 16.2 |
| SalemCity | 3.8 mi | 8.3 |
| RevereCity | 4.7 mi | 5.7 |
| MarbleheadCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.4 |
| MelroseCity | 5.1 mi | 4.7 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 7.4 |
| LynnfieldCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 9.9 |
| MaldenCity | 6.1 mi | 5 |
| ChelseaCity | 6.5 mi | 2.2 |
| DanversCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 13.3 |
| StonehamCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 6 |
| EverettCity | 7 mi | 3.4 |
| Winthrop TownCity | 7.5 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lynn, MA in?
- Lynn is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Lynn, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lynn include 01901, 01902, 01904, 01905.
- What is the population of Lynn, MA?
- About 101,709 people live in Lynn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lynn?
- Nearby places include Saugus (3 mi), Swampscott (3 mi), Nahant (3.4 mi), Peabody (3.7 mi), Salem (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023