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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01901

Essex County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Typical home value

$469,676[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.2%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+65.3%
vs metro
-35.3%
vs state
-23.2%
ZIP 01901 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01901 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 01901 is worth $469,676 — 35.3% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Essex County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
2,419[3]
Median household income
$36,119[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Essex County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,940[5]
Moved in
16,251
Moved out
18,191

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
0
  • Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy

    Secondary · Grades 9–10 · Lynn

    157 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,375
Loan principal$375,741
Down payment$93,935
Total interest paid$479,236

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,236
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
16th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01901?
The typical home in 01901 is worth $469,676, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01901?
Home values in 01901 are down 1.2% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
Who lives in 01901?
ZIP code 01901 has a population of 2,419 and a median household income of $36,119.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lowell, MA

    Typical home
    $471,680
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • White Island Shores CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $474,244
    Gross yield
  • Wareham Center CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $474,865
    Gross yield
  • Lowell, MA

    Typical home
    $478,429
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Milton CDP, NH

    Typical home
    $457,989
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $485,488
    Gross yield

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