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Pepperell, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01463

Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,497
197/sq mi
$123,911
Median income
$482,100
Median home value
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pepperell pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
197
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01463 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01463 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 11,497 residents across 58.5 square miles, a density of 197 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01463 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,911 (7% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $54,664. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. Median home value sits at $482,100 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,301 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 01463 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Middlesex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 01463

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pepperell, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01463.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 01463, Pepperell, 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

11,497

Population

58.5

Area (sq mi)

197

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01463?

42.3

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 3.7%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$123,911

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$54,664

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01463 ranks nationally

Pepperell, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$123,911 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,480

Total Housing Units

4,342

Occupied Units

138

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$482,100

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,301

Median Rent

1981

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01463 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 163
2021 +13.0% 185
2022 +12.1% 207
2023 +11.8% 231
2024 +5.8% 245

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 235 business establishments in ZIP 01463, employing approximately 1,887 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,124,000.

235

Businesses

1,887

Employees

$113.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 70 29.8%
Other services (except public administration) 25 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 10.2%
Retail trade 23 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 13 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 11 4.7%
Wholesale trade 8 3.4%
Manufacturing 7 3.0%
Finance and insurance 5 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.7%
Educational services 4 1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01463 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01463 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01463 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01463 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01469 Townsend, MA 6,801 4.6 mi
03049 Hollis, NH 7,688 5.5 mi
01450 Groton, MA 10,646 4.5 mi
01827 Dunstable, MA 3,179 5.3 mi
01432 Ayer, MA 7,089 7.6 mi
01434 Devens, MA 1,795 9.2 mi
03033 Brookline, NH 4,987 6.2 mi
01464 Shirley, MA 7,211 7.1 mi
01474 West Townsend, MA 2,125 7.5 mi
03062 Nashua, NH 26,694 6.5 mi

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Pop: 57,964
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Pop: 41,550
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Pop: 38,903
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Pop: 38,499
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Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Pepperell, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01463 in? ▼
ZIP code 01463 (Pepperell) is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01463? ▼
ZIP code 01463 in Pepperell, MA has a population of 11,497 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01463? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01463 is $123,911, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01463? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01463 is $482,100, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01463? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01463 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01463? ▼
ZIP code 01463 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 1,887 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01463? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01463 are: Construction (70), Other services (except public administration) (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01463? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01463 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01463? ▼
In ZIP code 01463, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01463? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01463 is 33.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01463? ▼
In ZIP code 01463, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01463? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01463 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.