City

Merrimac, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥6,707Population
💰$116,477Median HH Income▲ 53% above avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$531,300Median Home Value▲ 91% above avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 4.8%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic0.6%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,141 (23.3%)
Some College655 (13.4%)
Associates648 (13.2%)
Bachelors565 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,833 (37.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 37.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College13.4%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate37.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,477 ▲ 53% above avg
Median Home Value$531,300 ▲ 91% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,236/mo
Total Housing Units2,851
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
24%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Merrimac, MA

Merrimac is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,707 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Merrimac is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,477 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Merrimac is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $531,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,236 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merrimac is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Merrimac
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01860 6,707 $116,477 $531,300 $1,236 1.6% 49.0% 79.0%