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Boxford, MA

Census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01921.

Population

2,284

Land area

5.4sq mi

People per sq mi

426

ZIP codes

1

Boxford and its ZIP codes

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Boxford at a glance

  • Boxford is 53% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $188,482, 81% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $979,100 (74% above Massachusetts).

Local data for Boxford, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Boxford, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$188,482

Poverty rate

5.1%

Median home value

$979,100

Homeownership

90.1%

Bachelor's or higher

67.4%

Median age

49.2

Average commute

27.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (391), Irish Americans (349), Portuguese Americans (230).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Boxford.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$78,072

326,688 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$86,852

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$12.1B

FY 2026, $14,950 per person

Essex County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Boxford, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone59.7%
  • Carpooled6.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked10.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home23.9%

Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Boxford, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

1,225

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

5,537

2.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 16°F

48.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Boxford, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.0%

U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts

Diabetes

7.6%

U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts

Smoking

7.7%

U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

2.4%

U.S. 11.1% -8.7 pts

ZIP codes in Boxford

1 in or overlapping Boxford. Population shown

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Cities near Boxford

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TopsfieldCensus-designated place2.2 mi2.7
DanversCensus-designated place6.5 mi13.3
RowleyCensus-designated place6.8 mi1.7
AndoverCensus-designated place7.9 mi3.7
IpswichCensus-designated place8 mi1.6
PeabodyCity9.1 mi16.2
LynnfieldCensus-designated place9.3 mi9.9
LawrenceCity9.4 mi6.9
HaverhillCity9.7 mi33
BeverlyCity9.8 mi15.1
ReadingCensus-designated place11 mi10
EssexCensus-designated place11 mi2.1
SalemCity11 mi8.3
NewburyportCity11 mi8.4
MethuenCity11 mi22.2
WilmingtonCensus-designated place11 mi17

Frequently asked questions

What county is Boxford, MA in?
Boxford is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Boxford, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Boxford include 01921.
What is the population of Boxford, MA?
About 2,284 people live in Boxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Boxford?
Nearby places include Topsfield (2.2 mi), Danvers (6.5 mi), Rowley (6.8 mi), Andover (7.9 mi), Ipswich (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023