Peabody Tops 'Hottest ZIP Code' Realtor.com List

PEABODY, MA — Peabody was named the hottest ZIP Code in America by Realtor.com.

"Suburban enclaves located within a short drive of major job hubs in the Northeast and Midwest are seeing a surge in homebuyer demand, led by a Greater Boston community with a rich industrial past as a leather manufacturing capital," Realtor.com said by way of explaining the meteoric rise in the rankings by the 01960, which had not been inthe website's top 10 since 2021.

"A city of roughly 55,000 inhabitants sitting just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, Peabody has greatly benefited from its close proximity to the metro's economic engine, offering buyers a tempting mix of relative affordability, larger homes with distinctive character, and a more laid-back lifestyle," according to Realtor.com.

In determining the rankings, Realtor.com took into account market demand and the pace of the market.

A second Massachusetts ZIP Code, Westfield's 01085, also made the top 10, ranking fifth.

See the full Realtor.com story here.

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