City

Rockport, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥6,977Population
💰$93,227Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂59.7Median Age
🏠$692,500Median Home Value▲ 148% above avg
🎓67.3%College Grads▲ 74% above avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 87% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
27%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads67.3% ▲ 74% above avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 87% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.4%)
HS Graduate780 (14.7%)
Some College190 (3.6%)
Associates739 (13.9%)
Bachelors541 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree3,027 (57.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 14.7%Some College: 3.6%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 57.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad14.7%
Some College3.6%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate57.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
81%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,227 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$692,500 ▲ 148% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,827/mo
Total Housing Units4,232
Vacant Units969

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
66%
About Rockport, MA

Rockport is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,977 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.7 years.

Economically, Rockport is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,227 is above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rockport is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $692,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,827 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockport is highly educated. 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01966 6,977 $93,227 $692,500 $1,827 9.1% 67.3% 69.2%