State

Massachusetts ZIP Codes & Demographics

685 ZIP codes  ·  14 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥6,992,213Total Population
💰$109,539Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$582,431Median Home Value▲ 109% above avg
🎓55.5%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.8%Hispanic: 13%Black: 6.7%Asian: 7.2%Other: 4.5%Race
White67.8%
Hispanic13.0%
Black6.7%
Asian7.2%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads55.5% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma89,111 (2%)
HS Graduate1,066,004 (23.6%)
Some College383,866 (8.5%)
Associates468,135 (10.3%)
Bachelors372,369 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree2,145,025 (47.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 47.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College8.5%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate47.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,539 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$582,431 ▲ 109% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,754/mo
Total Housing Units3,014,616
Vacant Units252,560

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Massachusetts ZIP Codes

Massachusetts contains 685 ZIP codes across 14 counties. With an estimated population of 6,992,213 residents and a median age of 40.64 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, Massachusetts is broadly a upper-middle-income state. The median household income of $109,539 is above the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Massachusetts has a premium housing market overall, with a median home value of $582,431 — more than double the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,754. Homeownership stands at 63.1% statewide.

The population of Massachusetts is majority White (67.77%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 55.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

The 685 ZIP codes across Massachusetts vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 14 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in Massachusetts? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in Massachusetts
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Boston 36 232,258 $119,667
Worcester 15 205,777 $66,194
Springfield 19 144,960 $54,733
Cambridge 6 118,073 $134,480
Lowell 5 114,799 $75,750
Brockton 5 105,080 $80,144
Quincy 4 101,126 $99,637
Lynn 6 100,905 $69,814
New Bedford 6 100,689 $55,895
Fall River 5 92,854 $51,293
Lawrence 4 88,297 $53,773
Dorchester 3 84,838 $64,440
Somerville 3 78,099 $128,620
Framingham 5 72,031 $102,892
Haverhill 4 67,387 $89,733
Malden 1 65,509 $95,298
Waltham 4 64,640 $115,480
Plymouth 3 62,405 $111,975
Medford 2 61,276 $118,403
Revere 1 59,949 $80,948
Counties in Massachusetts
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
Middlesex County 111 1,635,980 $148,400 $792,380 4.0% 68.7%
Worcester County 99 861,635 $106,957 $410,704 5.1% 49.6%
Essex County 57 807,230 $124,718 $631,966 6.5% 58.0%
Suffolk County 53 777,732 $102,992 $814,220 5.9% 66.9%
Norfolk County 45 715,395 $149,467 $738,294 4.7% 66.9%
Bristol County 44 578,416 $100,687 $452,664 5.3% 48.5%
Plymouth County 61 529,859 $117,177 $542,530 4.5% 50.2%
Hampden County 53 462,760 $78,519 $275,856 5.5% 40.2%
Barnstable County 55 232,112 $103,047 $655,316 3.8% 64.2%
Hampshire County 29 158,180 $97,654 $358,183 4.4% 54.5%
Berkshire County 38 127,932 $89,436 $397,825 5.3% 46.3%
Franklin County 30 69,941 $82,332 $299,541 4.9% 51.0%
Dukes County 7 20,742 $113,917 $1,129,583 7.6% 65.6%
Nantucket County 3 14,299 $125,524 $1,466,500 6.3% 40.6%