City

Braintree, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥38,762Population
💰$125,305Median HH Income▲ 64% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$623,200Median Home Value▲ 124% above avg
🎓54.9%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.4%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 2.5%Asian: 21.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White69.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Black2.5%
Asian21.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads54.9% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma703 (2.7%)
HS Graduate6,259 (23.9%)
Some College1,896 (7.2%)
Associates2,964 (11.3%)
Bachelors1,951 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree12,416 (47.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 47.4%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College7.2%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate47.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,305 ▲ 64% above avg
Median Home Value$623,200 ▲ 124% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,925/mo
Total Housing Units15,032
Vacant Units693

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Braintree, MA

Braintree is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,762 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Braintree is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,305 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Braintree is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $623,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,925 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Braintree is well-educated. 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (69.41%).

Braintree, 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 Braintree
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02184 38,762 $125,305 $623,200 $1,925 3.7% 54.9% 77.1%