City

Gloucester, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥29,862Population
💰$87,898Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$587,800Median Home Value▲ 111% above avg
🎓49.6%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.1%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.1%
Asian1.6%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.6% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma211 (1%)
HS Graduate6,283 (28.7%)
Some College1,589 (7.3%)
Associates2,939 (13.4%)
Bachelors2,245 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree8,591 (39.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 39.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College7.3%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate39.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.3%Renter: 36.7%Tenure
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
61%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,898 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$587,800 ▲ 111% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,395/mo
Total Housing Units14,630
Vacant Units1,450

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
70%
About Gloucester, MA

Gloucester is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 29,862 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Gloucester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,898 is above the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Gloucester is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $587,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,395 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gloucester is well-educated. 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.09%).

Gloucester, 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 Gloucester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01930 29,862 $87,898 $587,800 $1,395 6.3% 49.6% 63.3%

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