City

Wenham, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥4,930Population
💰$187,652Median HH Income▲ 146% above avg
🎂29.6Median Age
🏠$841,800Median Home Value▲ 202% above avg
🎓76.5%College Grads▲ 98% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 2%Asian: 2%Other: 1.4%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic5.3%
Black2.0%
Asian2.0%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
31%
25–44
15%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads76.5% ▲ 98% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate209 (8.6%)
Some College98 (4%)
Associates258 (10.6%)
Bachelors181 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree1,688 (69.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 8.6%Some College: 4%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 69.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad8.6%
Some College4.0%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate69.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$187,652 ▲ 146% above avg
Median Home Value$841,800 ▲ 202% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,390
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
46%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Wenham, MA

Wenham is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,930 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.6 years.

Economically, Wenham is a affluent community. The median household income of $187,652 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wenham is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $841,800, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wenham is highly educated. 76.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wenham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01984 4,930 $187,652 $841,800 2.0% 76.5% 85.6%