Massachusetts boasts a strong economy, affordable living, excellent public schools, and an overall high quality of life. That desire has spawned some of the hottest real estate markets in the United States. Realtor.com Named Peabody, Massachusetts the 2026's Hottest Zip Code in the United StatesRealtor.com’s 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes report highlights the top Northeast and Midwest suburban markets by analyzing high demand and fast market pace. This year the zip code that was hotter that hot, the hottest in the country in fact, was 01960, which designates Peabody, Massachusetts. In 01960, the median home price is $600,000 and spends a median of just 20 days on the market.