ZIP Code 01469

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Townsend · Middlesex County · Massachusetts

Population
6,801

115/sq mi

Median income
$103,801

▲ 36% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$425,800

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.3%

Median age 38.7

Land area
59.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 01469 in Townsend, Massachusetts has a population of 6,801. The median household income is $103,801, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $425,800, 53% above the US average. 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01469 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.0 square miles in Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 6,801 residents, producing a population density of 115 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 01469 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01469 sits at $103,801 (10% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $46,772. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $425,800 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,305 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01469 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01469 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 01469

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01469.

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 01469, Townsend, 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

6,801

Population

59.0

Area (sq mi)

115

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01469?

38.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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

$46,772

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

38.4 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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,648

Total Housing Units

2,583

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$425,800

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,305

Median Rent

1977

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

+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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Townsend, 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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