City

Ayer, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥8,124Population
💰$105,142Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$419,800Median Home Value▲ 51% above avg
🎓49.5%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 14.9%Black: 3.2%Asian: 4.1%Other: 5.3%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic14.9%
Black3.2%
Asian4.1%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads49.5% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma187 (3.6%)
HS Graduate1,066 (20.2%)
Some College640 (12.2%)
Associates766 (14.5%)
Bachelors466 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree2,140 (40.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 20.2%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 40.6%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad20.2%
Some College12.2%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate40.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,142 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$419,800 ▲ 51% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,373/mo
Total Housing Units3,770
Vacant Units260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Ayer, MA

Ayer is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,124 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Ayer is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,142 is above the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ayer is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $419,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,373 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ayer is well-educated. 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.55%).

Ayer, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Ayer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01432 8,124 $105,142 $419,800 $1,373 6.9% 49.5% 70.4%