Framingham, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01702
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,206
- 1,776/sq mi High-density area
- $82,496
- Median income Near-median income area
- $583,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Framingham pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,776
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01702 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 01702 (Framingham, MA) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.7 in 2023 to 254.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01702 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 37,206 residents across 21.0 square miles, a density of 1,776 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01702 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,496 (29% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,308. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $583,000 (3% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,019; 34.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01702 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 01702
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Framingham, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01702.
- Construction
Construction
163 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
150 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
100 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 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 01702, Framingham, 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
37,206
Population
21.0
Area (sq mi)
1,776
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01702?
34.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
43.8%
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?
$82,496
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$44,308
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01702 ranks nationally
Framingham, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$82,496 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US 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
15,049housing units
15,049
Total Housing Units
14,289
Occupied Units
760
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$583,000
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$2,019
Median Rent
1970
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01702 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 178 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 198 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 227 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 245 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 255 |
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 930 business establishments in ZIP 01702, employing approximately 12,859 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,087,345,000.
930
Businesses
12,859
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 163 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 150 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 114 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 100 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 78 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.0% |
| Information | 19 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 01702 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01702
Framingham (01702)
37,206 residents
- 01760
Natick (01760)
32,786 residents
- 01701
Framingham (01701)
31,217 residents
- 01776
Sudbury (01776)
17,659 residents
- 01721
Ashland (01721)
16,593 residents
- 01746 13,547
Holliston (01746)
13,547 residents
- 02053 12,752
Medway (02053)
12,752 residents
- 02482 10,306
Wellesley (02482)
10,306 residents
- 01772 9,370
Southborough (01772)
9,370 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01702 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01702 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01770
Sherborn (01770)
$250,000 median income
- 01776
Sudbury (01776)
$236,509 median income
- 02482
Wellesley (02482)
$226,250 median income
- 01772
Southborough (01772)
$201,568 median income
- 01745
Fayville (01745)
$185,994 median income
- 02053
Medway (02053)
$173,750 median income
- 01746
Holliston (01746)
$159,817 median income
- 01760
Natick (01760)
$138,563 median income
- 01701
Framingham (01701)
$137,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01702 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01701 | Framingham, MA | 31,217 | 2.7 mi |
| 01721 | Ashland, MA | 16,593 | 2.5 mi |
| 01745 | Fayville, MA | 397 | 3.5 mi |
| 01760 | Natick, MA | 32,786 | 4.3 mi |
| 01746 | Holliston, MA | 13,547 | 5.9 mi |
| 01770 | Sherborn, MA | 4,119 | 4.5 mi |
| 01776 | Sudbury, MA | 17,659 | 7.1 mi |
| 01772 | Southborough, MA | 9,370 | 5.1 mi |
| 02053 | Medway, MA | 12,752 | 8.9 mi |
| 02482 | Wellesley, MA | 10,306 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01702, 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 (37,206 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 01702 in?
ZIP code 01702 (Framingham) 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 01702?
ZIP code 01702 in Framingham, MA has a population of 37,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01702?
The median household income in ZIP 01702 is $82,496, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01702?
The median home value in ZIP 01702 is $583,000, which is 110% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01702?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01702 is White at 39.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01702?
ZIP code 01702 has 930 business establishments employing approximately 12,859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01702?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01702 are: Construction (163), Health care and social assistance (150), Retail trade (114). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01702?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01702 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 01702?
In ZIP code 01702, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% 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 01702?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01702 is 30.9 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 01702?
In ZIP code 01702, approximately 34.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01702?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01702 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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