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Buzzards Bay, MA

Total Population
766
Median Household Income
$49,250
Median Home Value
-$666,666,666
Median Rent
$1,897

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$49,250
100.2% above state median
Home Value
-$666,666,666
2488.7% below state median
Rent
$1,897
100% above state median
Median Age
27.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Buzzards Bay, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

36.0% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 27.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Family-oriented community with 90% family households.

Low poverty rate of 3.5%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$49,250
-34.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.13 people

Total Households
221
Family Households
90.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
64.7%
#2 Industry
Finance
12.9%
#3 Industry
Construction
8.2%
Total Employed Residents:85

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.7%
9 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:330
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.4%
155 employed
Labor Force
373
17 unemployed
Median Age
27.4 years
Per Capita Income
$21,392
Poverty Rate
3.5%

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