Boxford CDP, MA

ZIP 01921 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Boxford CDP, MA (01921)

Median Income

$190,526

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+388

Wealth inflow

Population

8,229

Unemployment

3.1%

0.6pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 388 for ZIP 01921 (Boxford CDP, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.1%-16% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.7%-72% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

1.4%-88% vs US avg

143

Establishments

875

Employees

~6 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.9%
Construction5.1%
Manufacturing10.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade13.1%
Information2.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.8%
Professional, scientific, management17.7%
Education, health care, social23.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.5%
Other services1.5%
Public administration5.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 01921 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.0%, median income fell 9.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.4%.

Median Income

$190,526

+154% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate