City

Nahant, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥3,328Population
💰$111,004Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂58.6Median Age
🏠$686,000Median Home Value▲ 146% above avg
🎓68.3%College Grads▲ 76% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic1.2%
Black1.8%
Asian0.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
7%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads68.3% ▲ 76% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate545 (21.2%)
Some College165 (6.4%)
Associates106 (4.1%)
Bachelors183 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree1,571 (61.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.2%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 4.1%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 61.1%Edu
HS Grad21.2%
Some College6.4%
Associates4.1%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate61.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
69%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,004 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$686,000 ▲ 146% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,790/mo
Total Housing Units1,810
Vacant Units206

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
71%
About Nahant, MA

Nahant is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,328 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.6 years.

Economically, Nahant is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,004 is above the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Nahant is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $686,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,790 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nahant is highly educated. 68.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nahant
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01908 3,328 $111,004 $686,000 $1,790 5.1% 68.3% 84.2%