City

Winchester, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥22,862Population
💰$218,176Median HH Income▲ 186% above avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$1,181,700Median Home Value▲ 324% above avg
🎓80.7%College Grads▲ 108% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 3%Asian: 15.7%Other: 5.5%Race
White71.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Black3.0%
Asian15.7%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads80.7% ▲ 108% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma101 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,439 (10.5%)
Some College498 (3.6%)
Associates600 (4.4%)
Bachelors450 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree10,592 (77.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 10.5%Some College: 3.6%Associates: 4.4%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 77.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad10.5%
Some College3.6%
Associates4.4%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate77.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$218,176 ▲ 186% above avg
Median Home Value$1,181,700 ▲ 324% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,271/mo
Total Housing Units8,283
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
55%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
66%
About Winchester, MA

Winchester is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,862 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Winchester is a affluent community. The median household income of $218,176 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Winchester is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,181,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,271 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winchester is highly educated. 80.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (71.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01890 22,862 $218,176 $1,181,700 $2,271 3.0% 80.7% 83.4%