City

Shirley, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥7,017Population
💰$121,875Median HH Income▲ 60% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$412,700Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓46.2%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.8% Female 38.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 5.7%Asian: 2.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic9.2%
Black5.7%
Asian2.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
33%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads46.2% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,284 (24.8%)
Some College995 (19.2%)
Associates494 (9.5%)
Bachelors442 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree1,949 (37.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 37.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College19.2%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate37.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$121,875 ▲ 60% above avg
Median Home Value$412,700 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,189/mo
Total Housing Units2,512
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Shirley, MA

Shirley is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,017 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Shirley is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $121,875 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Shirley is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $412,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,189 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shirley is well-educated. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shirley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01464 7,017 $121,875 $412,700 $1,189 4.2% 46.2% 82.3%