City

South Hamilton, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥7,646Population
💰$127,137Median HH Income▲ 67% above avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$688,500Median Home Value▲ 147% above avg
🎓73.1%College Grads▲ 89% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 3%Asian: 3.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Black3.0%
Asian3.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads73.1% ▲ 89% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma68 (1.4%)
HS Graduate576 (11.6%)
Some College355 (7.1%)
Associates338 (6.8%)
Bachelors248 (5%)
Graduate Degree3,391 (68.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 11.6%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 68.1%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad11.6%
Some College7.1%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate68.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,137 ▲ 67% above avg
Median Home Value$688,500 ▲ 147% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,746/mo
Total Housing Units2,892
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
58%
About South Hamilton, MA

South Hamilton is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,646 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, South Hamilton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,137 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in South Hamilton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $688,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,746 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Hamilton is highly educated. 73.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Hamilton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01982 7,646 $127,137 $688,500 $1,746 2.4% 73.1% 83.1%