City

Rowley, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥6,214Population
💰$117,177Median HH Income▲ 54% above avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$633,900Median Home Value▲ 127% above avg
🎓61.0%College Grads▲ 57% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian1.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads61.0% ▲ 57% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.4%)
HS Graduate753 (16.8%)
Some College259 (5.8%)
Associates721 (16.1%)
Bachelors447 (10%)
Graduate Degree2,287 (51%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 16.8%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 51%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad16.8%
Some College5.8%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate51.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
77%

Financials

Median HH Income$117,177 ▲ 54% above avg
Median Home Value$633,900 ▲ 127% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,424/mo
Total Housing Units2,428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Rowley, MA

Rowley is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,214 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Rowley is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $117,177 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rowley is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $633,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,424 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rowley is highly educated. 61.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rowley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01969 6,214 $117,177 $633,900 $1,424 3.3% 61.0% 81.8%