ZIP Code 01464

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Shirley · Middlesex County · Massachusetts

Population
7,211

186/sq mi

Median income
$122,365

▲ 60% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$427,600

▲ 54% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.7%

Median age 44.3

Land area
38.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 01464 in Shirley, Massachusetts has a population of 7,211. The median household income is $122,365, which is 60% above the national average. Median home value is $427,600, 54% above the US average. 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01464 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.8 square miles in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 7,211 residents, producing a population density of 186 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 01464 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01464 sits at $122,365 (6% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $49,118. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $427,600 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,481 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01464 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01464 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 01464

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01464.

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 01464, Shirley, 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

7,211

Population

38.8

Area (sq mi)

186

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01464?

44.3

Median Age

60.3%

Male

39.7%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 10.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

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?

$122,365

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$49,118

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

40.4 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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,413

Total Housing Units

2,277

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$427,600

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,481

Median Rent

1984

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01464 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 166
2021 +12.5% 187
2022 +10.3% 206
2023 +17.4% 242
2024 +2.4% 248

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 140 business establishments in ZIP 01464, employing approximately 1,571 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,094,000.

140

Businesses

1,571

Employees

$101.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 16.4%
Manufacturing 17 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 12.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 10.0%
Retail trade 11 7.9%
Wholesale trade 10 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.1%

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 01464 vs 01434 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
01434 Devens, MA 1,795 3.0 mi
01432 Ayer, MA 7,089 4.0 mi
01462 Lunenburg, MA 10,086 3.8 mi
01467 Still River, MA 316 6.1 mi
01523 Lancaster, MA 7,582 6.6 mi
01450 Groton, MA 10,646 5.2 mi
01469 Townsend, MA 6,801 6.9 mi
01463 Pepperell, MA 11,497 7.1 mi
01451 Harvard, MA 4,747 6.3 mi
01561 South Lancaster, MA 330 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01464 in?
ZIP code 01464 (Shirley) 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 01464?
ZIP code 01464 in Shirley, MA has a population of 7,211 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01464?
The median household income in ZIP 01464 is $122,365, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01464?
The median home value in ZIP 01464 is $427,600, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01464?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01464 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01464?
ZIP code 01464 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 1,571 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01464?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01464 are: Construction (23), Manufacturing (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01464?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01464 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 01464?
In ZIP code 01464, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% 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 01464?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01464 is 40.4 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 01464?
In ZIP code 01464, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01464?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01464 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Shirley, MA

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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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