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 High-density area
- $123,911
- Median income Above-median income area
- $482,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01463 (Pepperell, MA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.2 in 2023 to 244.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,664. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $482,100 (20% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,301; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01463 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 01463
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pepperell, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01463.
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 24
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Retail trade 23
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 01463?
42.3
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
8.7%
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?
$123,911
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$54,664
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01463 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Pepperell, 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)
$123,911 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
4,480housing units
4,480
Total Housing Units
4,342
Occupied Units
138
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$482,100
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01463 vs 01469 →
ZIP 01463 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03062
Nashua (03062)
26,694 residents
- 01463
Pepperell (01463)
11,497 residents
- 01450 10,646
Groton (01450)
10,646 residents
- 03049 7,688
Hollis (03049)
7,688 residents
- 01464 7,211
Shirley (01464)
7,211 residents
- 01432 7,089
Ayer (01432)
7,089 residents
- 01469 6,801
Townsend (01469)
6,801 residents
- 03033 4,987
Brookline (03033)
4,987 residents
- 01827 3,179
Dunstable (01827)
3,179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01463 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01463 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01827
Dunstable (01827)
$208,512 median income
- 01450
Groton (01450)
$193,292 median income
- 03033
Brookline (03033)
$171,046 median income
- 03049
Hollis (03049)
$168,883 median income
- 01434
Devens (01434)
$162,143 median income
- 01474
West Townsend (01474)
$136,371 median income
- 01463
Pepperell (01463)
$123,911 median income
- 01464
Shirley (01464)
$122,365 median income
- 03062
Nashua (03062)
$107,540 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01463, 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 (11,497 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 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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