Realtor.com®'s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes in America: Beverly, Mass. Tops the List as Buyers Seek Suburban Value Near Major Metros

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Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) has released its 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes Report, with Beverly, Massachusetts (01915) leading the rankings. The report highlights suburban areas in the Northeast and Midwest that are attracting significant buyer interest despite high mortgage rates.

Properties in the top ZIP codes received 3.6 times more views than the national average and sold up to 42 days faster. These areas feature median household incomes of $114,000 (vs. national $79,000) and average credit scores of 759. Seven of the top 10 ZIP codes had listing prices above the national average of $441,000, though six remained more affordable than their surrounding metros.

The analysis reveals strong demand from high-earning urban buyers relocating to suburban areas, with significant interest from New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C. residents. These areas maintain high homeownership rates averaging 75.2%, significantly above the national rate of 65.1%.

Positive

• Properties in top ZIP codes received 3.6x more views and sold up to 42 days faster than national average
• Six out of ten top ZIP codes offer better value than their surrounding metro areas
• Higher financial readiness of buyers with median household income 44% above national average
• Strong homeownership rates in top ZIPs at 75.2% vs national 65.1%

Negative

• Seven of top 10 ZIP codes had listing prices above national average of $441,000
• High barriers to entry with typical down payments ranging from $42,000 to $143,000
• Limited inventory in top markets creating intense competition
• Three ZIP codes show elevated investor activity and higher renter populations

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Real Estate Market Analyst

Realtor.com's report highlights Northeast and Midwest suburban markets outperforming national averages, indicating strategic geographic shifts in homebuyer preferences amid affordability challenges.

Realtor.com's 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes report reveals a significant market preference shift toward suburban areas in the Northeast and Midwest, with Beverly, Massachusetts leading the rankings. These top markets are demonstrating exceptional performance metrics: 3.6 times more property views and homes selling 30-42 days faster than the national average.

The data points to a clear value proposition driving these hot markets. While 7 of 10 top ZIPs exceed the national median price of $441,000, 6 of 10 remain more affordable than their surrounding metros. This indicates buyers are strategically seeking relative value rather than absolute affordability, particularly in high-cost regions like Boston and New York where suburban alternatives offer better price-to-value ratios.

The buyer demographic profile is particularly notable: median household income of $114,000 (vs. $79,000 nationally), average credit scores of 759 (vs. 748), and down payments ranging from $42,000 to $143,000 (exceeding the $30,000 national average). This signals financially strong buyers making strategic relocations from major urban centers, with New York, Boston, and Washington D.C. residents driving much of the demand.

The dominance of Northeast and Midwest markets in this ranking reflects a broader market correction where buyers are prioritizing space, value, and economic connectivity over traditional high-growth regions in the South and West. With homeownership rates averaging 75.2% in these ZIPs (10% above national average), these areas represent stable, established communities experiencing renewed demand rather than speculative growth markets.

Listings in top ZIPs got 3.6x more views and sold up to 42 days faster than the national average

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban ZIP codes in the Northeast and Midwest are heating up in 2025, with Beverly, Mass. (01915) leading the pack in Realtor.com^®'s annual Hottest ZIP Codes Report, released today. These top-performing markets are attracting attention with a compelling mix of lifestyle appeal, relative affordability, and strong ties to nearby economic hubs.

"In a year when affordability challenges and limited inventory continue to weigh on buyers, the ZIP codes rising to the top of our list stand out for offering both strong value and livability," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com^®. "Once again, the Northeast and Midwest dominate, driven by buyers from high-cost metros looking for relief without sacrificing access to jobs and amenities. Many of these neighborhoods also offer newer homes than the surrounding areas, highlighting the critical role of new and infill construction in meeting today's buyer demand—even in a tough market."

In today's high-rate housing environment, buyers are showing growing interest in ZIP codes that offer more space, access to jobs, and better value—especially in suburbs where homes are listed below their surrounding metro median prices, even if they're above the national average.

The 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes in America, in rank order, are:

1. 01915 Beverly, Mass. in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH*
2. 08053 Marlton, N.J. in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD*
3. 01453 Leominster, Mass. in Worcester, MA*
4. 63021 Ballwin, Mo. in St. Louis, MO-IL*
5. 07470 Wayne, N.J. in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ*
6. 44149 Strongsville, Ohio
7. 06611 Trumbull, Conn.
8. 02864 Cumberland, R.I.
9. 06074 South Windsor, Conn.
10. 43209 Bexley, Ohio in Columbus, OH*

(Bolded ZIPs were on last year's ranking, starred ZIPs are located in metros that were on last years' ranking)

Buyer Demand is Driving Quick Sales
Homes in this year's top 10 ZIP codes spend considerably less time on market and demand higher views per listing than the national averages, selling between 30 and 42 days faster than the U.S. average and generating 3.3 to 5.2 times more views per listing, on average. This fast-paced activity underscores intense competition in these markets, even as many parts of the country, like the South and West, are seeing more measured housing activity.

Affordability Meets Value
While seven of the top 10 ZIPs had median listing prices above the national average of $441,000 (as of June 2025), six of the ten were more affordable than their surrounding metro areas. This shows buyers are seeking relative value and prioritizing savings over the metro median rather than chasing the lowest possible price point. In expensive metros like Boston and New York, ZIPs such as Beverly, Mass. (01915) and Wayne, N.J. (07470) offer more attainable prices for suburban living with continued access to jobs, transit, and amenities.

Meanwhile, Midwest standouts like Ballwin, Mo. and Strongsville, Ohio, and Bexley, Ohio had prices higher than their metros, signaling robust local demand and possibly more move-up buyers or equity-rich shoppers. Yet, their price points remain moderate on a national scale—demonstrating that affordability and desirability can go hand-in-hand.

Big-City Shoppers Are Fueling the Surge
Home shoppers from major urban areas are driving demand. New York City was the top source of out-of-area views for three ZIPs, Boston for four, and Washington, D.C. for two. Median earnings in these areas are, on average, 50% more than the national median income, suggesting that these shoppers may be higher earning and more competitive in tight markets.

In only three ZIPs—Beverly, MA (01915), Ballwin, MO (63021) and Wayne, NJ (07470)—local buyers outnumbered out-of-area interest. The trend underscores a growing preference for suburbs that offer value while remaining within commuting distance of top job markets.

Suburban Settings with Urban Connections
All of this year's top ZIP codes share one key trait: suburban settings that don't sacrifice access. Areas like Trumbull, Conn. (06611) and South Windsor, Conn. (06074) exemplify this balance—offering larger homes, excellent schools, and community amenities while staying within reach of major cities.

In fact, homes in six of the top 10 ZIPs are larger than their metro averages, reflecting growing buyer interest in space and comfort.

Financially Ready Buyers Lead the Charge
The typical buyer in these ZIPs is more financially prepared than the average U.S. shopper. Across the top 10 ZIPs:

• Median household income: $114,000 (vs. national $79,000)
• Average credit score: 759 (vs. 748)
• Typical down payments: $42,000 to $143,000 (vs. national $30,000)
• Median age of household head: 56 (vs. national 54)

This profile points to a more established buyer pool—often with built-up home equity—who are equipped to act quickly and put down larger down payments in response to elevated mortgage rates.

High Homeownership and Tight Inventory
Homeownership rates in the hottest ZIPs average 75.2%, nearly 10 percentage points above the national rate of 65.1%. Seven of the 10 ZIPs had homeownership rates well above the national norm, including: South Windsor, Conn. (06074), Trumbull, Conn. (06611) and Strongsville, Ohio (44149). Only three ZIPs—Beverly, Mass., Leominster, Mass., and Bexley, Ohio—fell below the national average, partly due to higher renter populations and investor activity in their metros. Columbus, for example, saw elevated investor buying in 2024, reflecting strong rental demand.

2025 hottest ZIP codes in America

Rank	ZIP Code	Zip Name	Metro Area	Viewers per property vs US	Median Days on Market	Median Listing Price
1	01915	Beverly, MA	Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	4.6	16	$746,000
2	08053	Marlton, NJ	Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	3.9	17	$495,000
3	01453	Leominster, MA	Worcester, MA	4.0	18	$441,000
4	63021	Ballwin, MO	St. Louis, MO-IL	3.8	22	$350,000
5	07470	Wayne, NJ	New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	3.3	22	$664,000
6	44149	Strongsville, OH	Cleveland, OH	5.2	25	$423,000
7	06611	Trumbull, CT	Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	5.1	25	$666,000
8	02864	Cumberland, RI	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	3.6	26	$534,000
9	06074	South Windsor, CT	Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	5.0	27	$406,000
10	43209	Bexley, OH	Columbus, OH	3.4	25	$439,000

*Limited to one ZIP code per metropolitan area, Jan-June 2025 data

Top 50 Hottest ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	Zip Name	Metro Area	Viewers per property vs US	Median Days on Market	Jan-June Median Listing Price
1	01915	Beverly	Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	4.6	16	$746,000
2	08053	Marlton	Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	3.9	17	$495,000
3	01453	Leominster	Worcester, MA	4.0	18	$441,000
4	63021	Ballwin	St. Louis, MO-IL	3.8	22	$350,000
5	07470	Wayne	New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	3.3	22	$664,000
6	44149	Strongsville	Cleveland, OH	5.2	25	$423,000
7	06611	Trumbull	Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	5.1	25	$666,000
8	02864	Cumberland	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	3.6	26	$534,000
9	06074	South Windsor	Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	5.0	27	$406,000
10	43209	Bexley	Columbus, OH	3.4	25	$439,000
11	61108	Rockford	Rockford, IL	3.4	24	$188,000
12	60189	Wheaton	Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	2.8	22	$538,000
13	01095	Wilbraham	Springfield, MA	4.1	28	$517,000
14	53186	Waukesha	Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	3.4	28	$341,000
15	03104	Manchester	Manchester-Nashua, NH	4.1	28	$481,000
16	18104	Allentown	Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	2.9	24	$433,000
17	43614	Toledo	Toledo, OH	3.0	26	$211,000
18	06492	Wallingford	New Haven, CT	7.2	29	$394,000
19	48152	Livonia	Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	2.8	25	$305,000
20	65109	Jefferson City	Jefferson City, MO	3.0	28	$363,000
21	03301	Concord	Concord, NH	3.8	30	$471,000
22	44221	Cuyahoga Falls	Akron, OH	3.5	31	$196,000
23	53142	Kenosha	Kenosha, WI	2.9	29	$321,000
24	06010	Bristol	Waterbury-Shelton, CT	3.3	30	$355,000
25	17601	Lancaster	Lancaster, PA	3.1	31	$512,000
26	61704	Bloomington	Bloomington, IL	3.0	31	$358,000
27	17078	Palmyra	Lebanon, PA	2.7	27	$371,000
28	51503	Council Bluffs	Omaha, NE-IA	2.4	27	$302,000
29	55014	Circle Pines	Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	2.3	26	$397,000
30	53402	Racine	Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI	2.6	29	$329,000
31	19607	Reading	Reading, PA	2.4	27	$293,000
32	53083	Sheboygan	Sheboygan, WI	2.9	32	$326,000
33	67212	Wichita	Wichita, KS	2.8	31	$267,000
34	44904	Mansfield	Mansfield, OH	3.3	32	$309,000
35	21050	Forest Hill	Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	2.1	23	$472,000
36	14580	Webster	Rochester, NY	4.4	34	$411,000
37	44805	Ashland	Ashland, OH	3.5	33	$232,000
38	20187	Warrenton	Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	2.1	25	$880,000
39	44718	Canton	Canton-Massillon, OH	3.0	33	$414,000
40	40241	Louisville	Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	2.5	29	$392,000
41	08619	Trenton	Trenton-Princeton, NJ	2.2	28	$406,000
42	54403	Wausau	Wausau, WI	3.8	36	$245,000
43	45014	Fairfield	Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	2.7	33	$240,000
44	54601	La Crosse	La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN	3.0	34	$340,000
45	46033	Carmel	Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	3.2	36	$574,000
46	17011	Camp Hill	Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	3.4	36	$392,000
47	04062	Windham	Portland-South Portland, ME	3.7	36	$586,000
48	44883	Tiffin	Tiffin, OH	3.6	36	$203,000
49	18707	Mountain Top	Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA	4.3	35	$364,000
50	94507	Alamo	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	2.6	31	$2,988,000

Methodology:
Realtor.com^®'s Hottest Zip Code rankings are based on an algorithm that takes into account two aspects of the housing market: 1) market demand, as measured by unique viewers per property on Realtor.com^®, and 2) the pace of the market as measured by the number of days a listing remains active on Realtor.com^®. The hottest areas are those that have high demand from buyers, in other words, lots of unique viewers per each property, and fast-selling homes, an indicator of limited supply. Market Hotness rankings based on Realtor.com^® listing data from January to June 2025. The list of top ZIP codes is limited to one ZIP code per metropolitan area. Descriptive statistics in this write-up refer to June 2025 data unless otherwise noted.

About Realtor.com^®
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FAQ

Which ZIP code ranked #1 in Realtor.com's 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes Report?

Beverly, Massachusetts (01915) ranked as the hottest ZIP code, featuring a median listing price of $746,000 and properties selling in just 16 days.

How much faster do homes sell in the 2025 hottest ZIP codes compared to the national average?

Homes in the top ZIP codes sell 30-42 days faster than the U.S. average and generate 3.3 to 5.2 times more views per listing.

What is the typical buyer profile in Realtor.com's 2025 hottest ZIP codes?

Typical buyers have a median household income of $114,000, average credit score of 759, and make down payments ranging from $42,000 to $143,000.

Which major cities are driving demand in the 2025 hottest ZIP codes?

New York City leads views for three ZIP codes, Boston for four ZIP codes, and Washington, D.C. for two ZIP codes, with buyers earning 50% above the national median income.

What is the average homeownership rate in the 2025 hottest ZIP codes?

The average homeownership rate in the top ZIP codes is 75.2%, nearly 10 percentage points higher than the national rate of 65.1%.