City

Billerica, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥30,203Population
💰$142,564Median HH Income▲ 87% above avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$581,300Median Home Value▲ 109% above avg
🎓53.1%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 3.4%Asian: 9.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic3.7%
Black3.4%
Asian9.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads53.1% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma279 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,711 (26.2%)
Some College1,585 (7.3%)
Associates2,663 (12.2%)
Bachelors2,412 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree9,178 (42%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 42%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College7.3%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate42.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$142,564 ▲ 87% above avg
Median Home Value$581,300 ▲ 109% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,211/mo
Total Housing Units11,666
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Billerica, MA

Billerica is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 30,203 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Billerica is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $142,564 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Billerica is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $581,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,211 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Billerica is well-educated. 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.79%).

Billerica, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Billerica
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01821 30,203 $142,564 $581,300 $2,211 3.0% 53.1% 81.1%