City

Bolton, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥5,698Population
💰$198,475Median HH Income▲ 160% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$722,300Median Home Value▲ 159% above avg
🎓82.5%College Grads▲ 113% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 0%Asian: 5.5%Other: 3.2%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.0%
Asian5.5%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads82.5% ▲ 113% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
HS Graduate309 (8.6%)
Some College90 (2.5%)
Associates226 (6.3%)
Bachelors130 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree2,818 (78.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 8.6%Some College: 2.5%Associates: 6.3%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 78.9%Edu
HS Grad8.6%
Some College2.5%
Associates6.3%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate78.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.9%Renter: 5.1%Tenure
Owner94.9%
Renter5.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$198,475 ▲ 160% above avg
Median Home Value$722,300 ▲ 159% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,632/mo
Total Housing Units2,083
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
48%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Bolton, MA

Bolton is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,698 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Bolton is a affluent community. The median household income of $198,475 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bolton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $722,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,632 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bolton is highly educated. 82.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (83.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bolton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01740 5,698 $198,475 $722,300 $1,632 5.8% 82.5% 94.9%