City

Swansea, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bristol County  ·  Massachusetts

👥17,231Population
💰$116,627Median HH Income▲ 53% above avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$414,900Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.4%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic6.9%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma168 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,515 (28.9%)
Some College1,507 (12.4%)
Associates1,314 (10.8%)
Bachelors1,382 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree4,285 (35.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 35.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College12.4%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate35.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,627 ▲ 53% above avg
Median Home Value$414,900 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,332/mo
Total Housing Units6,780
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Swansea, MA

Swansea is a city in Massachusetts, located in Bristol County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,231 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Swansea is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,627 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Swansea is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $414,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,332 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swansea is well-educated. 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swansea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02777 17,231 $116,627 $414,900 $1,332 4.7% 46.6% 86.6%