City

Bellingham, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥17,160Population
💰$120,966Median HH Income▲ 59% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$425,900Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓50.6%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1%Other: 8.5%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.7%
Asian1.0%
Other8.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads50.6% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma153 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,094 (28.1%)
Some College753 (6.8%)
Associates1,437 (13%)
Bachelors1,094 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree4,485 (40.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 40.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College6.8%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate40.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
58%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,966 ▲ 59% above avg
Median Home Value$425,900 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,788/mo
Total Housing Units6,555
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Bellingham, MA

Bellingham is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,160 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Bellingham is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,966 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bellingham is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $425,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,788 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bellingham is well-educated. 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bellingham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02019 17,160 $120,966 $425,900 $1,788 6.8% 50.6% 78.5%