City

Cohasset, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥8,358Population
💰$187,060Median HH Income▲ 145% above avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$1,092,500Median Home Value▲ 292% above avg
🎓78.4%College Grads▲ 102% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.8%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.8%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads78.4% ▲ 102% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.4%)
HS Graduate547 (9.5%)
Some College250 (4.3%)
Associates428 (7.4%)
Bachelors306 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree4,229 (73.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 9.5%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 73.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad9.5%
Some College4.3%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate73.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$187,060 ▲ 145% above avg
Median Home Value$1,092,500 ▲ 292% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,959/mo
Total Housing Units3,300
Vacant Units191

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
48%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Cohasset, MA

Cohasset is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,358 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Cohasset is a affluent community. The median household income of $187,060 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cohasset is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,092,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,959 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cohasset is highly educated. 78.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (90.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cohasset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02025 8,358 $187,060 $1,092,500 $1,959 3.5% 78.4% 83.2%