City

Chelmsford, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥26,628Population
💰$141,337Median HH Income▲ 85% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$590,900Median Home Value▲ 112% above avg
🎓67.6%College Grads▲ 74% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 6%Black: 1.6%Asian: 9.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic6.0%
Black1.6%
Asian9.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads67.6% ▲ 74% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma137 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,679 (15%)
Some College1,138 (6.4%)
Associates1,848 (10.3%)
Bachelors1,870 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree10,222 (57.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 15%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 57.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad15.0%
Some College6.4%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate57.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$141,337 ▲ 85% above avg
Median Home Value$590,900 ▲ 112% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,076/mo
Total Housing Units10,301
Vacant Units433

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Chelmsford, MA

Chelmsford is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,628 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Chelmsford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $141,337 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chelmsford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $590,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,076 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chelmsford is highly educated. 67.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chelmsford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01824 26,628 $141,337 $590,900 $2,076 5.5% 67.6% 82.7%