City

Boxford, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥8,229Population
💰$190,526Median HH Income▲ 150% above avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$874,900Median Home Value▲ 214% above avg
🎓78.8%College Grads▲ 103% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1%Other: 4.3%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.4%
Asian1.0%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads78.8% ▲ 103% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.6%)
HS Graduate583 (10.4%)
Some College289 (5.1%)
Associates286 (5.1%)
Bachelors552 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree3,875 (69%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 10.4%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 69%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad10.4%
Some College5.1%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate69.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.5%Renter: 5.5%Tenure
Owner94.5%
Renter5.5%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$190,526 ▲ 150% above avg
Median Home Value$874,900 ▲ 214% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units2,961
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
48%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Boxford, MA

Boxford is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,229 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Boxford is a affluent community. The median household income of $190,526 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Boxford is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $874,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boxford is highly educated. 78.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (91.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boxford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01921 8,229 $190,526 $874,900 $736 3.1% 78.8% 94.5%