City

Medford, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥61,276Population
💰$118,403Median HH Income▲ 55% above avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🏠$715,500Median Home Value▲ 157% above avg
🎓63.6%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.6%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 6.3%Asian: 12.3%Other: 4.3%Race
White66.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Black6.3%
Asian12.3%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
16%
25–44
34%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads63.6% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma457 (1.2%)
HS Graduate8,095 (20.5%)
Some College2,234 (5.7%)
Associates3,604 (9.1%)
Bachelors2,276 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree22,838 (57.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 20.5%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 57.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad20.5%
Some College5.7%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate57.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53%Renter: 47%Tenure
Owner53.0%
Renter47.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,403 ▲ 55% above avg
Median Home Value$715,500 ▲ 157% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,483/mo
Total Housing Units25,893
Vacant Units1,307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Public Transit
15%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
70%
About Medford, MA

Medford is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 61,276 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Medford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,403 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Medford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $715,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,483 per month.

The population of Medford is highly educated. 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (66.62%).

Medford, 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 Medford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02155 61,276 $118,403 $715,500 $2,483 4.4% 63.6% 53.0%

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