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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
$82,496
Median income
$583,000
Median home value
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $44,308. Poverty here runs at 15.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $583,000 for a typical home value (3% below the state average), with rent averaging $2,019 a month; 34.5% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Middlesex County, letting you compare 01702 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01702?

34.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

43.8%

Foreign-Born

White 39.8%
African American 7.1%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%

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

What does housing look like?

15,049

Total Housing Units

14,289

Occupied Units

760

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.5%
Renter 65.5%

$583,000

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01702 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01702 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

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Malden, MA
Pop: 59,503
02155 standard
Medford, MA
Pop: 57,964
02149 standard
Everett, MA
Pop: 41,550
01801 standard
Woburn, MA
Pop: 38,903
01752 standard
Marlborough, MA
Pop: 38,499
02139 standard
Cambridge, MA
Pop: 36,349

Related Areas

Middlesex County Framingham, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.