City

Ipswich, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥13,820Population
💰$124,405Median HH Income▲ 63% above avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$701,400Median Home Value▲ 152% above avg
🎓64.4%College Grads▲ 66% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 2%Other: 2.9%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.8%
Asian2.0%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads64.4% ▲ 66% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,689 (16.9%)
Some College844 (8.4%)
Associates966 (9.7%)
Bachelors739 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree5,707 (57%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 16.9%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 57%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad16.9%
Some College8.4%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate57.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
76%

Financials

Median HH Income$124,405 ▲ 63% above avg
Median Home Value$701,400 ▲ 152% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,525/mo
Total Housing Units6,270
Vacant Units513

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Ipswich, MA

Ipswich is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,820 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48 years.

Economically, Ipswich is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $124,405 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ipswich is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $701,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,525 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ipswich is highly educated. 64.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ipswich
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01938 13,820 $124,405 $701,400 $1,525 2.8% 64.4% 72.6%