City

Harvard, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥5,359Population
💰$206,607Median HH Income▲ 171% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$849,200Median Home Value▲ 205% above avg
🎓81.5%College Grads▲ 110% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Hispanic: 7.8%Asian: 4.7%Other: 2.2%Race
White85.3%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian4.7%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads81.5% ▲ 110% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
HS Graduate286 (8.2%)
Some College128 (3.7%)
Associates232 (6.7%)
Bachelors152 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree2,684 (77.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 8.2%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 77.1%Edu
HS Grad8.2%
Some College3.7%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate77.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$206,607 ▲ 171% above avg
Median Home Value$849,200 ▲ 205% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,387/mo
Total Housing Units1,939
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
52%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
41%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Harvard, MA

Harvard is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,359 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Harvard is a affluent community. The median household income of $206,607 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Harvard is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $849,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,387 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harvard is highly educated. 81.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (85.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harvard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01451 5,359 $206,607 $849,200 $1,387 5.9% 81.5% 91.0%