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Methuen, MA
City in Essex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01844.
Population
53,475
Land area
22.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,407
ZIP codes
1
Methuen and its ZIP codes
Methuen at a glance
- Methuen is about 2.7 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- Households here earn a median of $113,310 a year, 9% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $499,700 (11% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,749 a month.
Local data for Methuen, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Methuen, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,310
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$499,700
Median rent
$1,749/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
31.0%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dominican Americans (9,646), Irish Americans (7,521), Italian Americans (6,504).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Methuen.
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
$102M
1,555 loans, 11,895 jobs reported
How people get to work
Methuen, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Methuen, 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
83° / 20°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone39 historic places
ZIP codes in Methuen
1 in or overlapping Methuen. Population shown
Cities near Methuen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LawrenceCity | 2.5 mi | 6.9 |
| HaverhillCity | 5.9 mi | 33 |
| AndoverCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.7 |
| LowellCity | 9.4 mi | 13.6 |
| BoxfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| Londonderry, NHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.2 |
| WilmingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 17 |
| Derry, NHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16 |
| Hudson, NHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| TopsfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| PinehurstCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| ReadingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10 |
| AmesburyCity | 15 mi | 12.3 |
| Nashua, NHCity | 15 mi | 30.8 |
| LynnfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.9 |
| NewburyportCity | 16 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Methuen, MA in?
- Methuen is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Methuen, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Methuen include 01844.
- What is the population of Methuen, MA?
- About 53,475 people live in Methuen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Methuen?
- Nearby places include Lawrence (2.5 mi), Haverhill (5.9 mi), Andover (6 mi), Lowell (9.4 mi), Boxford (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023