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Saugus, MA

Census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01906.

Population

28,773

Land area

10.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,670

ZIP codes

1

Saugus and its ZIP codes

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Saugus at a glance

  • Saugus is about 3 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $101,539, close to the Massachusetts median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $603,400 (7% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,241 a month.

Local data for Saugus, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Saugus, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$101,539

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$603,400

Median rent

$2,241/mo

Homeownership

71.5%

Bachelor's or higher

31.4%

Median age

44.5

Average commute

29.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (6,455), Irish Americans (5,358), French Americans (1,047).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$12.11B

FY 2026, $14,950 per person

PPP loans

$61.33M

1,031 loans, 7,109 jobs reported

Essex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone71.7%
  • Carpooled7.3%
  • Public transit2.4%
  • Walked2.4%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home14.3%

Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Saugus, 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 zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Saugus, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.5%

U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

4.9%

U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts

ZIP codes in Saugus

1 in or overlapping Saugus. Population shown

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Cities near Saugus

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MelroseCity2.1 mi4.7
LynnCity3 mi10.7
RevereCity3.3 mi5.7
MaldenCity3.4 mi5
WakefieldCensus-designated place3.5 mi7.4
StonehamCensus-designated place3.9 mi6
EverettCity4.7 mi3.4
ChelseaCity4.7 mi2.2
NahantCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.1
LynnfieldCensus-designated place5 mi9.9
PeabodyCity5.4 mi16.2
MedfordCity5.8 mi8.1
SwampscottCensus-designated place5.9 mi3
ReadingCensus-designated place6.3 mi10
WoburnCity6.5 mi12.7
SomervilleCity6.5 mi4.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Saugus, MA in?
Saugus is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Saugus, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Saugus include 01906.
What is the population of Saugus, MA?
About 28,773 people live in Saugus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Saugus?
Nearby places include Melrose (2.1 mi), Lynn (3 mi), Revere (3.3 mi), Malden (3.4 mi), Wakefield (3.5 mi).

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