Devens, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01434
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,795
- 131/sq mi High-density area
- $162,143
- Median income Above-median income area
- $577,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Devens pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 131
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01434 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01434 covers 13.7 square miles in Devens, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,795 residents on file, a density of 131 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01434 skews affluent, with a median household income of $162,143 (40% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,859. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 1.8%. Median home value is $577,700 (4% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,183; 66.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01434 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 01434
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Devens, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01434.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01434, Devens, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,795
Population
13.7
Area (sq mi)
131
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01434?
50.5
Median Age
81.3%
Male
18.7%
Female
12.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$162,143
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$26,859
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 01434 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Devens, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$162,143 Top 13% higher than 87% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
301housing units
301
Total Housing Units
260
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$577,700
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,183
Median Rent
1941
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 01434, employing approximately 4,918 people with a combined annual payroll of $489,278,000.
78
Businesses
4,918
Employees
$489.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 21.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01434 vs 01467 →
ZIP 01434 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01463
Pepperell (01463)
11,497 residents
- 01450
Groton (01450)
10,646 residents
- 01460
Littleton (01460)
8,924 residents
- 01523
Lancaster (01523)
7,582 residents
- 01464
Shirley (01464)
7,211 residents
- 01432
Ayer (01432)
7,089 residents
- 01719
Boxborough (01719)
4,996 residents
- 01740
Bolton (01740)
4,897 residents
- 01451
Harvard (01451)
4,747 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01434 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01434 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01451
Harvard (01451)
$214,792 median income
- 01740
Bolton (01740)
$205,449 median income
- 01450
Groton (01450)
$193,292 median income
- 01434
Devens (01434)
$162,143 median income
- 01460
Littleton (01460)
$149,722 median income
- 01719
Boxborough (01719)
$144,611 median income
- 01523
Lancaster (01523)
$134,833 median income
- 01463
Pepperell (01463)
$123,911 median income
- 01464
Shirley (01464)
$122,365 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01434 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01467 | Still River, MA | 316 | 3.5 mi |
| 01432 | Ayer, MA | 7,089 | 2.7 mi |
| 01464 | Shirley, MA | 7,211 | 3.0 mi |
| 01451 | Harvard, MA | 4,747 | 3.2 mi |
| 01740 | Bolton, MA | 4,897 | 7.1 mi |
| 01450 | Groton, MA | 10,646 | 5.8 mi |
| 01523 | Lancaster, MA | 7,582 | 5.3 mi |
| 01460 | Littleton, MA | 8,924 | 6.2 mi |
| 01463 | Pepperell, MA | 11,497 | 9.2 mi |
| 01719 | Boxborough, MA | 4,996 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01434, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,795 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01434 in?
ZIP code 01434 (Devens) is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Worcester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worcester-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01434?
ZIP code 01434 in Devens, MA has a population of 1,795 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01434?
The median household income in ZIP 01434 is $162,143, which is 113% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01434?
The median home value in ZIP 01434 is $577,700, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01434 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01434?
ZIP code 01434 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 4,918 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01434?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01434 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Manufacturing (15), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01434?
In ZIP code 01434, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01434?
In ZIP code 01434, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01434?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01434 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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