ZIP Code 01463

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Pepperell · Middlesex County · Massachusetts

Population
11,497

197/sq mi

Median income
$123,911

▲ 62% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$482,100

▲ 73% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.7%

Median age 42.3

Land area
58.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 01463 in Pepperell, Massachusetts has a population of 11,497. The median household income is $123,911, which is 62% above the national average. Median home value is $482,100, 73% above the US average. 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01463 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.5 square miles in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 11,497 residents, producing a population density of 197 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 01463 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01463 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $482,100 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,301 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01463 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01463 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 01463

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,497

Population

58.5

Area (sq mi)

197

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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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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.

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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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