City

Wendell, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Massachusetts

👥742Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$271,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓58.7%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 3.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 4.7%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic8.2%
Black3.6%
Asian1.8%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads58.7% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate118 (22.1%)
Some College48 (9%)
Associates53 (9.9%)
Bachelors36 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree278 (52%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 9%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 52%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College9.0%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate52.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$271,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,726/mo
Total Housing Units338
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Wendell, MA

Wendell is a city in Massachusetts, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 742 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Wendell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wendell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,726 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wendell is well-educated. 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.67%).

Wendell, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Wendell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01379 742 $68,750 $271,300 $1,726 7.6% 58.7% 84.4%