Methuen Town city, MA

ZIP 01844 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Methuen Town city, MA (01844)

Median Income

$103,292

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,502

Wealth inflow

Population

53,015

Unemployment

6.3%

2.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,502 for ZIP 01844 (Methuen Town city, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.3%+71% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.2%+47% vs US avg

1,055

Establishments

15,598

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction7.6%
Manufacturing13.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade11.1%
Transportation, utilities4.8%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.1%
Professional, scientific, management12.7%
Education, health care, social25.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.7%
Other services3.5%
Public administration4.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 01844 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.9%, median income rose 5.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.5%.

Median Income

$103,292

+37% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate