Bellingham, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Norfolk County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,939
Population
916/sq mi density
$88,731
Median Income
$50,579 per capita
$385,300
Home Value
$543,746 Zillow
$1,995
Median Rent
48.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
215
Violent Crime/100K
1,050 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,731 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$385,300 home value, $1,995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,939
Census 2023
Population Density
916
per square mile
Land Area
5.5
square miles (14.2 km²)
Median Age
46.9 yrs
21% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.3%
Black
1.3%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
87.5%
Spanish
10.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.5%
Veterans
4.0%
33% below US avg (6%)
Disability
15.9%
22% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.7%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.3%
97% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.489
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,939 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 916 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.6% |
| Female | 53.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 87.5% |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 4.0% |
| Disability | 15.9% |
| Health Insurance | 99.7% |
| Uninsured | 0.3% |
| Broadband Access | 95.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.489 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |