City

North Reading, MA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥15,634Population
💰$150,820Median HH Income▲ 98% above avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$680,000Median Home Value▲ 144% above avg
🎓64.0%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 5.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.5%
Asian5.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads64.0% ▲ 65% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma73 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,002 (18.5%)
Some College835 (7.7%)
Associates981 (9.1%)
Bachelors954 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree5,971 (55.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 18.5%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 55.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad18.5%
Some College7.7%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate55.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$150,820 ▲ 98% above avg
Median Home Value$680,000 ▲ 144% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,253/mo
Total Housing Units5,920
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About North Reading, MA

North Reading is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,634 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, North Reading is a affluent community. The median household income of $150,820 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in North Reading is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $680,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,253 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Reading is highly educated. 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.32%).

North Reading, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in North Reading
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01864 15,634 $150,820 $680,000 $2,253 4.2% 64.0% 83.9%

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