Boxborough, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01719
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,996
- 188/sq mi High-density area
- $144,611
- Median income Above-median income area
- $706,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boxborough pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 188
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01719 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 01719 (Boxborough, MA) fell -1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.0 in 2023 to 215.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01719 covers 26.6 square miles in Boxborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,996 residents on file, a density of 188 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01719 skews affluent, with a median household income of $144,611 (25% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,681. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $706,900 (18% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 73.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,887.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01719 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 01719
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boxborough, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01719.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Manufacturing 13
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
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 01719, Boxborough, 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
4,996
Population
26.6
Area (sq mi)
188
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01719?
42.7
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
26.5%
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?
$144,611
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$74,681
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01719 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Boxborough, 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)
$144,611 Top 20% higher than 80% of 505 Massachusetts 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
2,353housing units
2,353
Total Housing Units
2,279
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$706,900
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,887
Median Rent
1989
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
-1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01719 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 152 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 170 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 196 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 219 |
| 2024 | -1.5% | 216 |
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 144 business establishments in ZIP 01719, employing approximately 3,309 people with a combined annual payroll of $457,381,000.
144
Businesses
3,309
Employees
$457.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 16 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 2.8% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
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 01719 vs 01775 →
ZIP 01719 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01720
Acton (01720)
21,361 residents
- 01749
Hudson (01749)
19,063 residents
- 01754
Maynard (01754)
10,106 residents
- 01460
Littleton (01460)
8,924 residents
- 01432 7,089
Ayer (01432)
7,089 residents
- 01775 6,590
Stow (01775)
6,590 residents
- 01719 4,996
Boxborough (01719)
4,996 residents
- 01740 4,897
Bolton (01740)
4,897 residents
- 01451 4,747
Harvard (01451)
4,747 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01719 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01719 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01451
Harvard (01451)
$214,792 median income
- 01740
Bolton (01740)
$205,449 median income
- 01775
Stow (01775)
$185,809 median income
- 01720
Acton (01720)
$159,010 median income
- 01460
Littleton (01460)
$149,722 median income
- 01719
Boxborough (01719)
$144,611 median income
- 01754
Maynard (01754)
$124,067 median income
- 01718
Acton (01718)
$104,167 median income
- 01749
Hudson (01749)
$103,400 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01719 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01775 | Stow, MA | 6,590 | 4.1 mi |
| 01451 | Harvard, MA | 4,747 | 3.0 mi |
| 01460 | Littleton, MA | 8,924 | 3.5 mi |
| 01720 | Acton, MA | 21,361 | 4.1 mi |
| 01467 | Still River, MA | 316 | 5.1 mi |
| 01718 | Acton, MA | 469 | 5.0 mi |
| 01754 | Maynard, MA | 10,106 | 5.3 mi |
| 01749 | Hudson, MA | 19,063 | 7.0 mi |
| 01432 | Ayer, MA | 7,089 | 5.9 mi |
| 01740 | Bolton, MA | 4,897 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01719, 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 (4,996 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 01719 in?
ZIP code 01719 (Boxborough) 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 01719?
ZIP code 01719 in Boxborough, MA has a population of 4,996 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01719?
The median household income in ZIP 01719 is $144,611, which is 90% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01719?
The median home value in ZIP 01719 is $706,900, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01719?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01719 is White at 64.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01719?
ZIP code 01719 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 3,309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01719?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01719 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (36), Construction (16), Manufacturing (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01719?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01719 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 01719?
In ZIP code 01719, 86.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.6% 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 01719?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01719 is 30.1 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 01719?
In ZIP code 01719, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01719?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01719 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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