City

Middleton, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥9,727Population
💰$171,458Median HH Income▲ 125% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$713,000Median Home Value▲ 156% above avg
🎓50.5%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 2.2%Asian: 5.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White84.0%
Hispanic6.7%
Black2.2%
Asian5.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads50.5% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma88 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,102 (30.9%)
Some College491 (7.2%)
Associates684 (10.1%)
Bachelors569 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree2,862 (42.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 42.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College7.2%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate42.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
81%

Financials

Median HH Income$171,458 ▲ 125% above avg
Median Home Value$713,000 ▲ 156% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,621/mo
Total Housing Units3,450
Vacant Units134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
37%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Middleton, MA

Middleton is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,727 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Middleton is a affluent community. The median household income of $171,458 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Middleton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $713,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,621 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Middleton is well-educated. 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Middleton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01949 9,727 $171,458 $713,000 $1,621 2.9% 50.5% 92.4%