Massachusetts ZIP Codes
Massachusetts ZIP code list — 449 ZIP codes across 14 counties and 354 cities. Search by city or filter by county.
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About Massachusetts ZIP codes
Massachusetts is home to 449 ZIP codes spanning 14 counties and 354 cities and towns, making it one of the more densely coded states in the northeastern United States relative to its size. ZIP codes in Massachusetts range from 01001 in the western part of the state all the way to 05501, a special-purpose code assigned to a federal mail facility in Andover. The state's postal geography reflects its mix of dense urban neighborhoods — particularly in Boston and Cambridge — alongside smaller mill cities, historic towns, and scenic coastal communities on Cape Cod and the Islands. Whether you're looking up a ZIP for Beacon Hill, Worcester, or Nantucket, Massachusetts offers a fascinating cross-section of American postal history and regional diversity.
Massachusetts ZIP codes span prefixes from 010 through 027, plus the unique 055 prefix, reflecting the state's geographic diversity from the rural Berkshires in the west to the coastal communities of Cape Cod and the Islands in the east. The lower prefixes (010–017) generally cover inland and central Massachusetts, while prefixes 018–027 shift toward the Greater Boston area and the South Shore. This west-to-east progression is typical of how the U.S. Postal Service originally assigned ZIP code sectors when the system launched in 1963.
Worcester County leads all Massachusetts counties with 78 ZIP codes, a reflection of its status as the largest county by land area in the state, encompassing dozens of small towns and rural communities spread across central Massachusetts.
Quick facts
- Boston's downtown core uses ZIP code 02101, and the city's many neighborhoods each have their own distinct codes — some of the most densely assigned ZIP codes in New England.
- The 055 prefix used in Massachusetts is an unusual outlier, as it jumps far outside the main 010–027 range; ZIP code 05501 is assigned to the IRS processing center in Andover, making it one of the few non-geographic, agency-specific ZIP codes in the country.
- Massachusetts was one of the first states where the ZIP code system gained rapid public adoption, partly due to a major U.S. Postal Service promotional campaign in 1963 that featured the cartoon character Mr. ZIP appearing on Boston-area transit ads.
Frequently asked questions
What ZIP codes are in Boston, Massachusetts?
Boston has one of the most extensive sets of ZIP codes of any U.S. city, with codes ranging from 02101 to 02137 and beyond, covering distinct neighborhoods such as Back Bay (02116), South Boston (02127), Roxbury (02119), Dorchester (02122, 02124, 02125), Jamaica Plain (02130), and Beacon Hill (02108), among many others. In total, Boston proper uses more than 25 individual ZIP codes.
How many ZIP codes does Massachusetts have?
Massachusetts has 449 ZIP codes in total, covering the entire state from its western Berkshire hill towns all the way to the coastal communities of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. This count includes standard delivery ZIP codes as well as a small number of unique-purpose codes like the IRS facility ZIP 05501 in Andover.
What do Massachusetts ZIP codes start with?
Massachusetts ZIP codes primarily start with the prefixes 010 through 027, progressing roughly from west to east across the state. The 010–017 prefixes cover western and central Massachusetts, prefixes 018 and 019 serve the North Shore region, and prefixes 020–027 cover Greater Boston, the South Shore, Cape Cod, and the Islands. Massachusetts also uses the rare 055 prefix, which is assigned to a single IRS mail-processing facility in Andover.
Which county in Massachusetts has the most ZIP codes?
Worcester County has the most ZIP codes of any county in Massachusetts, with 78 ZIP codes spread across its many towns and rural communities in the heart of the state. Middlesex County comes in second with 61 ZIP codes, benefiting from its dense suburban population surrounding Boston, while Suffolk County — which contains Boston itself — ranks third with 43 ZIP codes despite being one of the smallest counties by land area.
Looking for a downloadable Massachusetts ZIP code list? Our Gold Edition database includes all 449 MA ZIP codes with city, county, latitude, longitude, timezone, and FIPS codes — available in Excel, CSV, and Access formats.
Last updated April 2026
Demographics & statistics
6,951,475
Population
40.5
Median age
$104,452
Median household income
$53,557
Per capita income
$517,441
Median home value
$1,462
Median monthly rent
71.3%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
1,866,724
Housing units
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
175,284
Under 5
174,977
181,950
5–9
181,633
199,701
10–14
199,352
228,049
15–19
227,651
241,518
20–24
241,097
491,983
25–34
491,124
440,016
35–44
439,248
447,078
45–54
446,297
246,689
55–59
246,259
231,648
60–64
231,244
347,628
65–74
347,020
167,213
75–84
166,921
80,017
85+
79,878
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,363,471 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 5,588,004 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,188,677 | 19.6% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.9%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black or African American
6.5%
Asian
6.3%
Other race
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,047,858 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 710,506 | 9.3% |
| Two or more races | 555,773 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 497,567 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 486,184 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 346,648 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14,679 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
20.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 20.1% |
| Median income | $104,452 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
2.5%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k–$300k
14.9%
$300k–$500k
31.7%
$500k–$1M
31.8%
$1M+
11.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $517,441 |
| Median rent / month | $1,462 |
| Owner occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter occupied | 28.7% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
| Single-family detached | 63.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 20.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.6% |
| Electricity | 14.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.4% |
| Fuel oil | 31.2% |
| Wood | 3.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,265,475 | 50.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 206,025 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 480,185 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 778,743 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 777,753 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 859,357 | 34.3% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.5% | 30.7% |
| Married | 52.3% | 48.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
21.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 101,789 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 72,627 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 603,379 | 37.8% |
| High school | 345,380 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 550,910 | 28.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Professional & management
14.3%
Retail trade
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Construction
6.8%
Other services
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.8% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.7% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.0% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 4.6% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 6.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 73.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 264,581 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.0% |
| Public insurance | 36.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,601,214 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 636,976 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 268,611 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 212,986 | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 127,154 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,725,754 | 87.6% |
| Born in same state | 5,520,184 | 85.3% |
| Born in different state | 4,131,746 | 62.1% |
| Foreign born | 205,570 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,225,721 | 12.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 670,638 | 61.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,313,261 | 18.9% |
| French | 657,626 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 256,936 | 3.7% |
| German | 218,064 | 3.1% |
| Norwegian | 41,316 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 34,317 | 0.5% |
| English | 33,987 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 18,905 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 14,333 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.