ZIP Code 01730
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Bedford · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 13,221
- Median income
- $172,400
- Median home value
- $898,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 69.6%
- Land area
- 35.5 sq mi
373/sq mi
▲ 126% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 223% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.3
New York
ZIP code 01730 in Bedford, Massachusetts has a population of 13,221. The median household income is $172,400, which is 126% above the national average. Median home value is $898,500, 223% above the US average. 69.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.5 square miles in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 13,221 residents, producing a population density of 373 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01730 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01730 sits at $172,400 (49% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $93,430. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $898,500 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $2,622 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01730 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01730
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$93,430
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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