ZIP Code 01701
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Framingham · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 31,217
- Median income
- $137,094
- Median home value
- $644,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 61.9%
- Land area
- 43.9 sq mi
710/sq mi
▲ 80% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 132% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.7
New York
ZIP code 01701 in Framingham, Massachusetts has a population of 31,217. The median household income is $137,094, which is 80% above the national average. Median home value is $644,300, 132% above the US average. 61.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.9 square miles in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 31,217 residents, producing a population density of 710 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 01701 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01701 sits at $137,094 (19% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $65,797. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $644,300 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $2,070 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01701 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 01701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01701.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
188 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Construction
Construction
126 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01701, Framingham, 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
31,217
Population
43.9
Area (sq mi)
710
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01701?
42.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
19.9%
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?
$137,094
Median Household Income
+19% vs state
$65,797
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
12,877
Total Housing Units
12,522
Occupied Units
355
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$644,300
Median Home Value
+8% vs state
$2,070
Median Rent
1963
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01701 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 176 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 195 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 223 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 234 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 250 |
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 1,197 business establishments in ZIP 01701, employing approximately 28,173 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,949,826,000.
1,197
Businesses
28,173
Employees
$2.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 188 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 144 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 126 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 114 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 101 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 95 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 5.9% |
| Information | 54 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 25 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 16 | 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 01701 vs 01702 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01702 | Framingham, MA | 37,206 | 2.7 mi |
| 01776 | Sudbury, MA | 17,659 | 4.4 mi |
| 01745 | Fayville, MA | 397 | 3.8 mi |
| 01721 | Ashland, MA | 16,593 | 4.7 mi |
| 01772 | Southborough, MA | 9,370 | 4.9 mi |
| 01778 | Wayland, MA | 13,109 | 4.8 mi |
| 01754 | Maynard, MA | 10,106 | 7.3 mi |
| 01760 | Natick, MA | 32,786 | 5.2 mi |
| 01746 | Holliston, MA | 13,547 | 8.6 mi |
| 01752 | Marlborough, MA | 38,499 | 5.9 mi |
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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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