Shirley, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01464
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,211
- 186/sq mi High-density area
- $122,365
- Median income Above-median income area
- $427,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shirley pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 186
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01464 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 01464 (Shirley, MA) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.9 in 2023 to 247.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01464 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 7,211 residents across 38.8 square miles, a density of 186 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01464 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,365 (6% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,118. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $427,600 (29% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,481; owner occupancy is 77.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01464 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 01464
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shirley, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01464.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 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 01464, Shirley, 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
7,211
Population
38.8
Area (sq mi)
186
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01464?
44.3
Median Age
60.3%
Male
39.7%
Female
8.0%
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?
$122,365
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$49,118
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
40.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01464 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Shirley, 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)
$122,365 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
2,413housing units
2,413
Total Housing Units
2,277
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$427,600
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,481
Median Rent
1984
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
+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 01464 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01463
Pepperell (01463)
11,497 residents
- 01450
Groton (01450)
10,646 residents
- 01462
Lunenburg (01462)
10,086 residents
- 01523
Lancaster (01523)
7,582 residents
- 01464
Shirley (01464)
7,211 residents
- 01432
Ayer (01432)
7,089 residents
- 01469
Townsend (01469)
6,801 residents
- 01451
Harvard (01451)
4,747 residents
- 01434 1,795
Devens (01434)
1,795 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01464 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01464 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01451
Harvard (01451)
$214,792 median income
- 01450
Groton (01450)
$193,292 median income
- 01434
Devens (01434)
$162,143 median income
- 01523
Lancaster (01523)
$134,833 median income
- 01463
Pepperell (01463)
$123,911 median income
- 01464
Shirley (01464)
$122,365 median income
- 01462
Lunenburg (01462)
$112,992 median income
- 01469
Townsend (01469)
$103,801 median income
- 01432
Ayer (01432)
$101,966 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01464 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01464, 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 (7,211 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 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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