City

Byfield, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥3,791Population
💰$179,896Median HH Income▲ 136% above avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$727,800Median Home Value▲ 161% above avg
🎓60.0%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 3.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads60.0% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (1.9%)
HS Graduate377 (13.8%)
Some College217 (7.9%)
Associates447 (16.3%)
Bachelors282 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,360 (49.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 13.8%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 49.7%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad13.8%
Some College7.9%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate49.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$179,896 ▲ 136% above avg
Median Home Value$727,800 ▲ 161% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,253

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
50%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Byfield, MA

Byfield is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,791 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Byfield is a affluent community. The median household income of $179,896 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Byfield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $727,800, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Byfield is highly educated. 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Byfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01922 3,791 $179,896 $727,800 0.8% 60.0% 84.8%