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Marblehead, MA

Census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01945.

Population

20,413

Land area

4.4sq mi

People per sq mi

4,662

ZIP codes

1

Marblehead and its ZIP codes

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Marblehead at a glance

  • Marblehead is about 5.2 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $182,132, 75% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $943,900 (68% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,764 a month.

Local data for Marblehead, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Marblehead, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$182,132

Poverty rate

4.4%

Median home value

$943,900

Median rent

$1,764/mo

Homeownership

85.2%

Bachelor's or higher

78.3%

Median age

49.1

Average commute

32.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,360), Italian Americans (3,142), German Americans (1,952).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 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

PPP loans

$45.2M

943 loans, 5,662 jobs reported

Essex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone51.4%
  • Carpooled5.2%
  • Public transit5.4%
  • Walked2.7%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home34.0%

Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Marblehead, 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

80° / 18°F

48.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Marblehead, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.1%

U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

7.1%

U.S. 12.8% -5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

2.2%

U.S. 11.1% -8.9 pts

ZIP codes in Marblehead

1 in or overlapping Marblehead. Population shown

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Cities near Marblehead

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SalemCity2.2 mi8.3
SwampscottCensus-designated place2.5 mi3
BeverlyCity4.4 mi15.1
LynnCity5 mi10.7
PeabodyCity5.4 mi16.2
NahantCensus-designated place5.6 mi1.1
DanversCensus-designated place6.7 mi13.3
SaugusCensus-designated place8 mi10.8
RevereCity9 mi5.7
LynnfieldCensus-designated place9.4 mi9.9
MelroseCity10 mi4.7
WakefieldCensus-designated place10 mi7.4
EssexCensus-designated place10 mi2.1
Winthrop TownCity11 mi2
ChelseaCity11 mi2.2
TopsfieldCensus-designated place11 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Marblehead, MA in?
Marblehead is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Marblehead, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Marblehead include 01945.
What is the population of Marblehead, MA?
About 20,413 people live in Marblehead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Marblehead?
Nearby places include Salem (2.2 mi), Swampscott (2.5 mi), Beverly (4.4 mi), Lynn (5 mi), Peabody (5.4 mi).

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