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Lynnfield, MA

Census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01940.

Population

13,064

Land area

9.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,326

ZIP codes

1

Lynnfield and its ZIP codes

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Lynnfield at a glance

  • Lynnfield is 47% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $175,265, 69% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $917,600 (63% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,676 a month.

Local data for Lynnfield, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lynnfield, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$175,265

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$917,600

Median rent

$2,676/mo

Homeownership

87.3%

Bachelor's or higher

62.7%

Median age

41.4

Average commute

32.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,583), Italian Americans (3,548), German Americans (736).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Lynnfield.

Details

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

$12.1B

FY 2026, $14,950 per person

PPP loans

$43.5M

505 loans, 3,845 jobs reported

Essex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Lynnfield, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.8%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit3.1%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home27.4%

Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lynnfield, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

84° / 19°F

50.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lynnfield, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.2%

U.S. 33.3% -7.1 pts

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

8.4%

U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

2.7%

U.S. 11.1% -8.4 pts

ZIP codes in Lynnfield

1 in or overlapping Lynnfield. Population shown

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Cities near Lynnfield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WakefieldCensus-designated place2.7 mi7.4
ReadingCensus-designated place2.9 mi10
PeabodyCity4.2 mi16.2
SaugusCensus-designated place5 mi10.8
StonehamCensus-designated place5.1 mi6
DanversCensus-designated place5.5 mi13.3
MelroseCity5.7 mi4.7
LynnCity5.8 mi10.7
WoburnCity5.9 mi12.7
WilmingtonCensus-designated place6.3 mi17
SalemCity7.3 mi8.3
MaldenCity7.6 mi5
WinchesterCensus-designated place7.7 mi6
BurlingtonCensus-designated place8.2 mi11.8
RevereCity8.3 mi5.7
SwampscottCensus-designated place8.4 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lynnfield, MA in?
Lynnfield is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Lynnfield, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Lynnfield include 01940.
What is the population of Lynnfield, MA?
About 13,064 people live in Lynnfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lynnfield?
Nearby places include Wakefield (2.7 mi), Reading (2.9 mi), Peabody (4.2 mi), Saugus (5 mi), Stoneham (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023