City

Swampscott, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥15,279Population
💰$127,714Median HH Income▲ 67% above avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$690,800Median Home Value▲ 148% above avg
🎓68.9%College Grads▲ 78% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 3.2%Asian: 3.1%Other: 2%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic7.2%
Black3.2%
Asian3.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads68.9% ▲ 78% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,672 (16%)
Some College418 (4%)
Associates1,095 (10.5%)
Bachelors819 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree6,383 (61.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 16%Some College: 4%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 61.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad16.0%
Some College4.0%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate61.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
77%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,714 ▲ 67% above avg
Median Home Value$690,800 ▲ 148% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,206/mo
Total Housing Units6,666
Vacant Units334

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
13%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
71%
About Swampscott, MA

Swampscott is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,279 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Swampscott is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,714 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Swampscott is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $690,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,206 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swampscott is highly educated. 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swampscott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01907 15,279 $127,714 $690,800 $2,206 5.4% 68.9% 73.7%