Bedford, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01730
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,221
- 373/sq mi High-density area
- $172,400
- Median income Above-median income area
- $898,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bedford pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 373
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01730 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 01730 (Bedford, MA) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.9 in 2023 to 258.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01730 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 13,221 residents across 35.5 square miles, a density of 373 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01730 skews affluent, with a median household income of $172,400 (49% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $93,430. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $898,500 (50% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 68.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,622.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01730 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 01730
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bedford, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01730.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 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 01730, Bedford, 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
13,221
Population
35.5
Area (sq mi)
373
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01730?
44.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
22.7%
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?
$172,400
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$93,430
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01730 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Bedford, 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)
$172,400 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
5,970housing units
5,970
Total Housing Units
5,869
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$898,500
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$2,622
Median Rent
1976
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01730 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 193 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 206 |
| 2022 | +8.4% | 223 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 251 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 259 |
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 549 business establishments in ZIP 01730, employing approximately 23,516 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,942,937,000.
549
Businesses
23,516
Employees
$2.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 50 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 3.8% |
| Information | 19 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 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 01730 vs 01731 →
ZIP 01730 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01821
Billerica (01821)
30,310 residents
- 01803
Burlington (01803)
24,487 residents
- 01742
Concord (01742)
17,726 residents
- 02451
Waltham (02451)
17,426 residents
- 02421
Lexington (02421)
17,342 residents
- 02420
Lexington (02420)
14,052 residents
- 01730
Bedford (01730)
13,221 residents
- 01862 10,227
North Billerica (01862)
10,227 residents
- 01773 5,112
Lincoln (01773)
5,112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01730 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01730 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01741
Carlisle (01741)
$250,000 median income
- 02420
Lexington (02420)
$245,031 median income
- 02421
Lexington (02421)
$227,813 median income
- 01773
Lincoln (01773)
$209,327 median income
- 01742
Concord (01742)
$195,125 median income
- 01730
Bedford (01730)
$172,400 median income
- 01821
Billerica (01821)
$149,042 median income
- 01803
Burlington (01803)
$146,436 median income
- 01862
North Billerica (01862)
$138,571 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01730 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01731 | Hanscom Afb, MA | 1,396 | 2.8 mi |
| 01821 | Billerica, MA | 30,310 | 3.9 mi |
| 01803 | Burlington, MA | 24,487 | 3.9 mi |
| 01862 | North Billerica, MA | 10,227 | 5.4 mi |
| 02421 | Lexington, MA | 17,342 | 4.5 mi |
| 02420 | Lexington, MA | 14,052 | 4.2 mi |
| 01773 | Lincoln, MA | 5,112 | 5.2 mi |
| 01741 | Carlisle, MA | 4,852 | 4.4 mi |
| 02451 | Waltham, MA | 17,426 | 6.9 mi |
| 01742 | Concord, MA | 17,726 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01730, 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 (13,221 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 01730 in?
ZIP code 01730 (Bedford) 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 01730?
ZIP code 01730 in Bedford, MA has a population of 13,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01730?
The median household income in ZIP 01730 is $172,400, which is 126% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01730?
The median home value in ZIP 01730 is $898,500, which is 223% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01730 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01730?
ZIP code 01730 has 549 business establishments employing approximately 23,516 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01730 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (106), Health care and social assistance (64), Construction (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01730?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01730 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 01730?
In ZIP code 01730, 82.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.6% 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 01730?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01730 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01730?
In ZIP code 01730, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01730 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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