01970 vs 01984 — Compare ZIP Codes
Side-by-side comparison. Blue = ZIP 01970, Orange = ZIP 01984.
Quick verdict: ZIP 01970 is more diverse. ZIP 01984 is wealthier, higher home values, lower poverty rate, lower unemployment, more educated, higher work-from-home share.
Quick Facts
ZIP 01970
Salem city, MA
View full profile →- Population44,115
- Median Income$85,189
- Median Home Value$498k
- Median Rent$1,638
- Median Age38.4 yrs
- Poverty Rate13.7%
ZIP 01984
MA
View full profile →- Population4,930
- Median Income$187,652
- Median Home Value$842k
- Median Rent—
- Median Age29.6 yrs
- Poverty Rate3.9%
Visual comparison (same scale)
Population
44,1154,930
Median Income
$85,189$187,652
Median Home Value
$498k$842k
Median Rent
$1,638—
Median Age
38.4 yrs29.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%3.9%
Demographics
ZIP 01970
Salem city, MA
View full profile →- White %75.3%
- Black %5.3%
- Asian %3.3%
- Hispanic %19.5%
- Age 0–17 %15.7%
- Age 18–64 %67.9%
- Age 65+ %16.4%
- Bachelor's+ %49.7%
- Diversity Index39/100
ZIP 01984
MA
View full profile →- White %91.5%
- Black %2.0%
- Asian %2.1%
- Hispanic %5.3%
- Age 0–17 %17.8%
- Age 18–64 %68.0%
- Age 65+ %14.2%
- Bachelor's+ %70.0%
- Diversity Index16/100
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White %
75.3%91.5%
Black %
5.3%2.0%
Asian %
3.3%2.1%
Hispanic %
19.5%5.3%
Age 0–17 %
15.7%17.8%
Age 18–64 %
67.9%68.0%
Age 65+ %
16.4%14.2%
Bachelor's+ %
49.7%70.0%
Diversity Index
39/10016/100
Economy
ZIP 01970
Salem city, MA
View full profile →- Median Income$85,189
- Unemployment %5.2%
- IRS Net Migration+2,082
- Work From Home %19.5%
ZIP 01984
MA
View full profile →- Median Income$187,652
- Unemployment %2.0%
- IRS Net Migration+233
- Work From Home %25.7%
Visual comparison (same scale)
Median Income
$85,189$187,652
Unemployment %
5.2%2.0%
IRS Net Migration
+2,082+233
Work From Home %
19.5%25.7%
Housing
ZIP 01970
Salem city, MA
View full profile →- Median Home Value$498k
- Median Rent$1,638
- Owner Occupied %51.3%
- Broadband %90.6%
- Vacant %5.8%
- Median Year Built1938
ZIP 01984
MA
View full profile →- Median Home Value$842k
- Median Rent—
- Owner Occupied %85.6%
- Broadband %97.4%
- Vacant %5.4%
- Median Year Built1959
Visual comparison (same scale)
Median Home Value
$498k$842k
Median Rent
$1,638—
Owner Occupied %
51.3%85.6%
Broadband %
90.6%97.4%
Vacant %
5.8%5.4%
Median Year Built
19381959
Climate & Location
ZIP 01970
Salem city, MA
View full profile →- Snow Days/Year0 days
- Elevation (ft)84 ft
- Nearest Airport4.6 miles (7.4 km)
- Distance to Coast0.5 miles (0.8 km)
ZIP 01984
MA
View full profile →- Snow Days/Year0 days
- Elevation (ft)108 ft
- Nearest Airport2.0 miles (3.3 km)
- Distance to Coast3.5 miles (5.7 km)
Visual comparison (same scale)
Snow Days/Year
0 days0 days
Elevation (ft)
84 ft108 ft
Nearest Airport
4.6 miles (7.4 km)2.0 miles (3.3 km)
Distance to Coast
0.5 miles (0.8 km)3.5 miles (5.7 km)
Infrastructure
ZIP 01970
Salem city, MA
View full profile →- Work From Home %19.5%
- Walkability (0–100)72
- Broadband %90.6%
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Work From Home %
19.5%25.7%
Walkability (0–100)
7229
Broadband %
90.6%97.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How do ZIP 01970 and 01984 compare?
ZIP 01970 is more diverse. ZIP 01984 is wealthier, higher home values, lower poverty rate, lower unemployment, more educated, higher work-from-home share.
What do the blue and orange colors mean?
Blue represents the first ZIP (01970), orange the second (01984). The same colors are used in the map markers and comparison bars.
Where does this data come from?
Data is from the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal sources. See our Methodology page for details.
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