Peabody Tops Realtor.com's 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes at $667,000 as Homes Sell in 20 Days
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Updated · Boston 25 News · Aug 11
Peabody Tops Realtor.com's 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes at $667,000 as Homes Sell in 20 Days
3 articles · Updated · Boston 25 News · Aug 11
Summary
Peabody took Realtor.com's No. 1 hottest ZIP code spot for 2026, with homes typically selling in 20 days and fetching slightly above asking price.
The city's median listing price hit $667,000 in June—more than $230,000 above the national norm but still nearly 20% below the Boston metro average.
Buyer demand has been fueled by Peabody's downtown, access to I-95, Route 128 and Route 1, and a relatively low tax rate compared with other North Shore communities.
Massachusetts placed two ZIP codes in the top five, with Westfield ranking fifth, while New Haven was the only other New England city in Realtor.com's top 10.
The ranking underscores persistent housing demand in New England despite affordability strains, signaling a fast market for sellers and fierce competition for buyers.