Townsend, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01469
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,801
- 115/sq mi High-density area
- $103,801
- Median income Above-median income area
- $425,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Townsend pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 115
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01469 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 01469 (Townsend, MA) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.8 in 2023 to 252.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01469 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 6,801 residents across 59.0 square miles, a density of 115 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01469 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,801 (10% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,772. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $425,800 (29% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,305; owner occupancy is 82.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01469 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 01469
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Townsend, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01469.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 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 01469, Townsend, 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
6,801
Population
59.0
Area (sq mi)
115
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01469?
38.7
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
5.3%
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?
$103,801
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$46,772
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
38.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01469 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Townsend, 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)
$103,801 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,648housing units
2,648
Total Housing Units
2,583
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$425,800
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,305
Median Rent
1977
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01469 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 165 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 188 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 219 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 245 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 252 |
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 119 business establishments in ZIP 01469, employing approximately 1,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,772,000.
119
Businesses
1,363
Employees
$57.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.4% |
| Information | 3 | 2.5% |
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 01469 vs 01474 →
ZIP 01469 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01420
Fitchburg (01420)
40,337 residents
- 01463 11,497
Pepperell (01463)
11,497 residents
- 01450 10,646
Groton (01450)
10,646 residents
- 01462 10,086
Lunenburg (01462)
10,086 residents
- 03049 7,688
Hollis (03049)
7,688 residents
- 01464 7,211
Shirley (01464)
7,211 residents
- 01469 6,801
Townsend (01469)
6,801 residents
- 03033 4,987
Brookline (03033)
4,987 residents
- 03048 3,426
Greenville (03048)
3,426 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01469 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01469 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01450
Groton (01450)
$193,292 median income
- 03033
Brookline (03033)
$171,046 median income
- 03049
Hollis (03049)
$168,883 median income
- 01474
West Townsend (01474)
$136,371 median income
- 01463
Pepperell (01463)
$123,911 median income
- 01464
Shirley (01464)
$122,365 median income
- 01431
Ashby (01431)
$115,598 median income
- 01462
Lunenburg (01462)
$112,992 median income
- 01469
Townsend (01469)
$103,801 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01469 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01474 | West Townsend, MA | 2,125 | 3.0 mi |
| 01463 | Pepperell, MA | 11,497 | 4.6 mi |
| 01462 | Lunenburg, MA | 10,086 | 5.5 mi |
| 03033 | Brookline, NH | 4,987 | 5.6 mi |
| 01464 | Shirley, MA | 7,211 | 6.9 mi |
| 01431 | Ashby, MA | 3,074 | 6.6 mi |
| 03048 | Greenville, NH | 3,426 | 6.6 mi |
| 01450 | Groton, MA | 10,646 | 7.7 mi |
| 03049 | Hollis, NH | 7,688 | 8.0 mi |
| 01420 | Fitchburg, MA | 40,337 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01469, 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 (6,801 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01469 in?
ZIP code 01469 (Townsend) 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 01469?
ZIP code 01469 in Townsend, MA has a population of 6,801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01469?
The median household income in ZIP 01469 is $103,801, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01469?
The median home value in ZIP 01469 is $425,800, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01469?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01469 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01469?
ZIP code 01469 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 1,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01469?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01469 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01469?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01469 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 01469?
In ZIP code 01469, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 01469?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01469 is 38.4 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 01469?
In ZIP code 01469, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01469?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01469 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 01469's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 01469 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Townsend, MA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.