City

Nantucket, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Nantucket County  ·  Massachusetts

👥14,056Population
💰$125,524Median HH Income▲ 64% above avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$1,386,100Median Home Value▲ 397% above avg
🎓63.8%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.8%Hispanic: 16.7%Black: 9.1%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White68.8%
Hispanic16.7%
Black9.1%
Asian1.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads63.8% ▲ 65% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma96 (1%)
HS Graduate1,491 (15.7%)
Some College640 (6.7%)
Associates1,218 (12.8%)
Bachelors524 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree5,521 (58.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 15.7%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 58.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad15.7%
Some College6.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate58.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
91%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,524 ▲ 64% above avg
Median Home Value$1,386,100 ▲ 397% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,081/mo
Total Housing Units11,042
Vacant Units6,100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Nantucket, MA

Nantucket is a city in Massachusetts, located in Nantucket County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 14,056 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Nantucket is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,524 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Nantucket is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,386,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,081 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nantucket is highly educated. 63.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (68.82%).

Nantucket, 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 Nantucket
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02554 14,033 $125,524 $1,386,100 $2,081 5.2% 63.9% 76.1%

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