City

Marblehead, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥20,390Population
💰$164,325Median HH Income▲ 115% above avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$904,700Median Home Value▲ 225% above avg
🎓82.1%College Grads▲ 112% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.7%
Asian1.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads82.1% ▲ 112% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
HS Graduate1,129 (8.1%)
Some College600 (4.3%)
Associates774 (5.5%)
Bachelors817 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree10,643 (76.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 8.1%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 5.5%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 76.2%Edu
HS Grad8.1%
Some College4.3%
Associates5.5%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate76.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$164,325 ▲ 115% above avg
Median Home Value$904,700 ▲ 225% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,769/mo
Total Housing Units8,899
Vacant Units667

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
44%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
65%
About Marblehead, MA

Marblehead is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,390 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Marblehead is a affluent community. The median household income of $164,325 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Marblehead is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $904,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,769 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marblehead is highly educated. 82.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (93.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marblehead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01945 20,390 $164,325 $904,700 $1,769 1.9% 82.1% 82.9%