City

Jefferson, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥3,021Population
💰$118,824Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$386,100Median Home Value▲ 38% above avg
🎓63.5%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 2.7%Asian: 3.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Black2.7%
Asian3.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads63.5% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.7%)
HS Graduate310 (15%)
Some College135 (6.5%)
Associates295 (14.3%)
Bachelors197 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree1,113 (53.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 15%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 53.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad15.0%
Some College6.5%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate53.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,824 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$386,100 ▲ 38% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,100/mo
Total Housing Units1,199
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Jefferson, MA

Jefferson is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,021 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Jefferson is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,824 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $386,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,100 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson is highly educated. 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01522 3,021 $118,824 $386,100 $1,100 6.4% 63.5% 83.5%