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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
$144,611
Median income
$706,900
Median home value
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $74,681. Local economic indicators show a 3.8% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $706,900 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,887 a month; 73.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01719 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 01719

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boxborough, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01719.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01719?

42.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

26.5%

Foreign-Born

White 64.6%
African American 8.2%
Asian 23.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$74,681

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01719 ranks nationally

Boxborough, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$144,611 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 86.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,353

Total Housing Units

2,279

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$706,900

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01719 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 01719 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 01719 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 01719 ranks #6 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
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

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Pop: 41,550
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Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Boxborough, MA Massachusetts

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.

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