City

Topsfield, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥6,535Population
💰$176,698Median HH Income▲ 132% above avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$810,400Median Home Value▲ 191% above avg
🎓81.8%College Grads▲ 111% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 1.3%Asian: 4.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic5.7%
Black1.3%
Asian4.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads81.8% ▲ 111% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1%)
HS Graduate479 (10.7%)
Some College148 (3.3%)
Associates146 (3.3%)
Bachelors386 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree3,289 (73.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 10.7%Some College: 3.3%Associates: 3.3%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 73.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad10.7%
Some College3.3%
Associates3.3%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate73.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$176,698 ▲ 132% above avg
Median Home Value$810,400 ▲ 191% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,003/mo
Total Housing Units2,319
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Topsfield, MA

Topsfield is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,535 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Topsfield is a affluent community. The median household income of $176,698 is more than double the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Topsfield is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $810,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,003 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Topsfield is highly educated. 81.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (85.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Topsfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01983 6,535 $176,698 $810,400 $1,003 0.7% 81.8% 90.4%