ZIP Code 01451
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Harvard · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 4,747
- Median income
- $214,792
- Median home value
- $856,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 77.8%
- Land area
- 49.6 sq mi
96/sq mi
▲ 182% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 208% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
New York
ZIP code 01451 in Harvard, Massachusetts has a population of 4,747. The median household income is $214,792, which is 182% above the national average. Median home value is $856,200, 208% above the US average. 77.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01451 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.6 square miles in Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 4,747 residents, producing a population density of 96 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01451 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01451 sits at $214,792 (86% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $97,637. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $856,200 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01451 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01451 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01451
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01451.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 10
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01451, Harvard, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,747
Population
49.6
Area (sq mi)
96
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01451?
41.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
9.3%
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?
$214,792
Median Household Income
+86% vs state
$97,637
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,042
Total Housing Units
1,900
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$856,200
Median Home Value
+43% vs state
$1,250
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01451 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 147 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 165 |
| 2022 | +8.4% | 179 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 203 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 210 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 148 business establishments in ZIP 01451, employing approximately 810 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,562,000.
148
Businesses
810
Employees
$57.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 25.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 16 | 10.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 4.0% |
| Information | 6 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.0% |
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 01451 vs 01467 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01467 | Still River, MA | 316 | 2.4 mi |
| 01432 | Ayer, MA | 7,089 | 4.4 mi |
| 01719 | Boxborough, MA | 4,996 | 3.0 mi |
| 01434 | Devens, MA | 1,795 | 3.2 mi |
| 01740 | Bolton, MA | 4,897 | 4.8 mi |
| 01460 | Littleton, MA | 8,924 | 4.9 mi |
| 01450 | Groton, MA | 10,646 | 7.8 mi |
| 01523 | Lancaster, MA | 7,582 | 5.5 mi |
| 01775 | Stow, MA | 6,590 | 5.9 mi |
| 01749 | Hudson, MA | 19,063 | 7.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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