City

Chilmark, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dukes County  ·  Massachusetts

👥2,393Population
💰$144,833Median HH Income▲ 90% above avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$1,805,200Median Home Value▲ 548% above avg
🎓70.6%College Grads▲ 82% above avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 1.8%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Black1.8%
Asian2.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads70.6% ▲ 82% above avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate136 (7.8%)
Some College112 (6.4%)
Associates262 (15%)
Bachelors92 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree1,142 (65.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 7.8%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 65.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad7.8%
Some College6.4%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate65.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$144,833 ▲ 90% above avg
Median Home Value$1,805,200 ▲ 548% above avg
Home/Income Ratio12.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,771/mo
Total Housing Units2,097
Vacant Units1,299

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Chilmark, MA

Chilmark is a city in Massachusetts, located in Dukes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,393 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Chilmark is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $144,833 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Chilmark is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,805,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,771 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chilmark is highly educated. 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chilmark
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02535 2,393 $144,833 $1,805,200 $1,771 10.0% 70.6% 88.0%