Census ACS 5-year estimates · 2026
The average income for households in Massachusetts is $144,950, which is 28% higher than the US average.
The median income for households in Massachusetts is $103,960, which is 29% higher than the US median.
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Explore the richest ZIPs in MassachusettsMassachusetts has a population-weighted median household income of $112,726 and mean household income of $146,109 across 527 ZIP codes — 28.7% higher than the US average for median income.
$112,726
US ZIP-weighted median: $87,610 · 28.7% higher than the US average
$146,109
US ZIP-weighted mean: $113,774 · 28.4% higher than the US average
$57,912
US per capita: $44,688 · 29.6% higher than the US average
By age of householder
Census ACS table B19049 · 2024 5-year estimates
Gray bar = US median ($45,332)
Gray bar = US median ($90,756)
Gray bar = US median ($97,843)
Gray bar = US median ($58,390)
In Massachusetts, younger households (householder under 25) report a median income of $58,405. Income peaks for householders aged 45 to 64, at $128,381. Among householders 65 and over, the median falls to $66,336 — a common pattern as people transition from career earnings to retirement income.
Income distribution
Census ACS table B19001 · 2,785,042 households · 2024 5-year estimates
Under $50k
26%
$50k–$99k
23%
$100k–$149k
18%
$150k+
34%
Massachusetts has 2,785,042 households spread across 16 income brackets. The largest share (22%) falls in the $200,000 or more range. Roughly 52% of households earn $100,000 or more per year. About 26% earn less than $50,000.
Richest ZIP codes are ranked by mean household income among ZCTAs with at least 500 residents. Census suppresses exact medians above $250,000; mean income avoids ties.
| Rank | ZIP | County | Population | Mean income | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02481 | Norfolk County | 17,415 | $411,739 | $250,001 |
| 2 | 02493 | Middlesex County | 11,579 | $411,085 | $250,001 |
| 3 | 02030 | Norfolk County | 5,930 | $407,763 | $250,001 |
| 4 | 02468 | Middlesex County | 5,773 | $402,283 | $250,001 |
| 5 | 01741 | Middlesex County | 5,239 | $333,401 | $250,001 |
| 6 | 02420 | Middlesex County | 16,215 | $333,248 | $245,031 |
| 7 | 01773 | Middlesex County | 4,891 | $322,472 | $209,327 |
| 8 | 01770 | Middlesex County | 4,427 | $320,991 | $250,001 |
| 9 | 02482 | Norfolk County | 11,051 | $311,876 | $226,250 |
| 10 | 02459 | Middlesex County | 18,449 | $309,238 | $227,594 |
Hero statistics use official Census ACS state totals (tables B19013 and S1902). Figures in this section are population-weighted aggregates of ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) estimates for browsing individual ZIP codes. Page URL: https://resource.skyrocketbpo.com/tools/market-research/us-income-demographics-by-zip-code/massachusetts
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