Housing Insights for ZIP Code 01905 (Lynn, MA)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 01905

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 01905 (Lynn, MA) is $294,700. Approximately 46.5% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 0.6%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 01905 is 3.19 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 2.48 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 01905 ZIP Code, an estimated 53.5% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 1.7%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 2.78 occupants, while renters in this Essex County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 01905

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 01905.

ZIP 01905 Massachusetts U.S.
Median Home Value $294,700 $656,427 $364,385
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 46.5% 62.4% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 0.6% 1.0% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 3.19 2.69 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 2.48 2.66 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,282 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 53.5% 37.6% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 1.7% 3.6% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 2.78 2.25 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 29.76% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 01905 (Lynn, MA)

The median home value in ZIP Code 01905 is $294,700. That median value is about 23% lower than the median home value of $381,600 in Massachusetts overall, and is 35% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. In ZIP Code 01905, about 42.4% of homes are valued $200,000 to $299,999. That is 117% higher than in Massachusetts, in which 19.5% of homes are valued at $200,000 to $299,999, and is about 116% higher than in the U.S. overall (19.6% of homes valued at $200,000 to $299,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 01905 homes fall into is $50,000 to $99,999 (0.0% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 01905

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01905, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01905 vs. home values in both the state of Massachusetts and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 01905

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 01905.

Home Value ZIP 01905 Massachusetts U.S.
Less than $50,000 0.9% 1.5% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 0.0% 1.4% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 2.7% 3.4% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 7.2% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 42.4% 19.5% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 41.4% 35.9% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 5.8% 25.4% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 0.2% 5.8% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01905 (Lynn, MA)

Approximately 58.8% of homes in this Lynn, MA region were built in 1939 or earlier. This amount of homes built in 1939 or earlier in ZIP Code 01905 is about 81% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Massachusetts overall (32.5% of homes), and is 367% higher the percentage (12.6% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 8.7% of local homes were built in 1950 to 1959. On the other end of the scale, just 0.5% of homes in this Essex County ZIP Code were built in 2014 or later in ZIP Code 01905. In comparison, 1.6% of homes in Massachusetts overall were built in 2014 or later, while 2.5% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01905

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 01905.

Year Built ZIP 01905 Massachusetts U.S.
2014 or later 0.5% 1.6% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 1.0% 1.7% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 4.2% 7.1% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 3.3% 7.7% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 5.2% 10.8% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 5.6% 11.6% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 6.5% 10.2% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 8.7% 11.3% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 6.3% 5.5% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 58.8% 32.5% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 01905

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 01905, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 01905

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Lynn, MA ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 01905.

1

What is the average home value ZIP Code 01905?

The median home value in ZIP Code 01905 (Lynn, MA) is $294,700.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 01905?

The median home value in 01905 ($294,700) is an estimated 23% lower than the aggregate median value of $381,600 in Massachusetts, and is 35% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
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What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 01905?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 01905 is 0.6%. This rate is 40% lower than the overall Massachusetts owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.0%. Additionally, the 01905 vacancy rate is 63% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
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Does ZIP Code 01905 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 01905, about 58.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 8.7% of homes in the region were built in 1950 to 1959. In contrast, 0.5% of homes in 01905 were built in 2014 or later.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 01905? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more renter-occupied housing in 01905 than owner-occupied housing. Renter-occupied units make up 53.5% of housing, compared to 46.5% for owner-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 01905?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 01905 is 1.7%. This rate is 53% lower than the overall Massachusetts vacancy rate of 3.6%. Additionally, the 01905 vacancy rate is 72% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.