A northeastern suburb outperforms the entire nation to claim the top spot as the hottest housing market in the year 2025.
Realtor.com's 2025 Hottest Zip Codes Revealed: Northeast and Midwest Lead the Way
In a recent report by Realtor.com, the top 10 hottest zip codes for 2025 are predominantly found in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States. Danielle Hale, the chief economist at Realtor.com, attributes this trend to buyers seeking relief from high-cost metros without sacrificing access to jobs and amenities.
One of the standout zip codes on the list is 01915, Beverly, Massachusetts. This Boston suburb, with a median listing price of around $746,000, has seen homes spend a median of 16 days on the market. The area boasts strong ties to nearby job centers, scenic coastline, public parks, and a vibrant arts community, making it an attractive destination for buyers.
Beverly's 01915 zip code is not the only one in Massachusetts to make the list. Other top zip codes include 01453 in Leominster and 63021 in Ballwin, Missouri, which was not previously in the top 10.
The typical buyer in these 10 zip codes has a median household income of $114,000 and an average credit score of 759. Hale notes that many of the neighborhoods in these zip codes offer newer homes than the surrounding areas. For instance, home listings in Beverly, Massachusetts, received up to 4.6 times more views than the national average.
The U.S. real estate market is expected to shift in the coming months, according to an industry expert. However, the factors driving the hottest real estate markets remain consistent: high demand and fast sales, lifestyle appeal, affordability, access to strong, diversified regional economies, and newer or infill housing construction. The rise of hybrid work models has increased demand in commutable suburban areas offering a balance of city access and lifestyle amenities.
Regions with strong economies diversified across industries, such as biotech, tech, education, and healthcare, also attract buyers, especially in midsize metros with coastal or scenic appeal. Buyers prioritize places that offer value, more space, and a better quality of life, often outside the highest-cost metros but still within reasonable commuting distance.
While the full top 10 list is not explicitly enumerated in the search results, it is noted that the Northeast and Midwest dominate this elite group, with Springfield, MA, and Manchester-Nashua, NH metros highlighted among the hottest markets. The top ZIP codes reflect areas with limited supply and strong demand, often suburban or midsize metro locations attractive for commuter access as well as lifestyle value.
The mayor of Beverly, Massachusetts, did not immediately respond to a FOX Business request for comment.
[1] Realtor.com's 2025 Hottest Zips Report [2] Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com [3] FOX Business [4] The Boston Globe [5] The Springfield Republican
- Although the full list of Realtor.com's 2025 hottest zip codes isn't specified, numerous regions in the Northeast and Midwest are mentioned, such as 01915 in Beverly, Massachusetts, 01453 in Leominster, and 63021 in Ballwin, Missouri.
- The housing market in these 2025 hottest zip codes demonstrates a consistent trend of high demand, fast sales, and affordability despite being located in areas with diversified regional economies, such as those with strengths in biotech, tech, education, and healthcare.
- The credit situations of typical buyers in these hottest zip codes have a median household income of $114,000 and an average credit score of 759, which supports their capacity for investing in housing.
