ZIP Code 01740
standardSource:
Bolton · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 4,897
- Median income
- $205,449
- Median home value
- $796,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 81.9%
- Land area
- 51.7 sq mi
95/sq mi
▲ 169% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 186% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
New York
ZIP code 01740 in Bolton, Massachusetts has a population of 4,897. The median household income is $205,449, which is 169% above the national average. Median home value is $796,000, 186% above the US average. 81.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01740 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.7 square miles in Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 4,897 residents, producing a population density of 95 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 01740 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01740 sits at $205,449 (78% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $83,993. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $796,000 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,583 per month, and 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01740 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 81.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01740 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 01740
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01740.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
10 establishments
- Retail trade
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01740, Bolton, 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
4,897
Population
51.7
Area (sq mi)
95
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01740?
41.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
12.3%
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?
$205,449
Median Household Income
+78% vs state
$83,993
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 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?
2,084
Total Housing Units
1,976
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$796,000
Median Home Value
+33% vs state
$1,583
Median Rent
1988
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01740 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 154 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 171 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 196 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 209 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 226 |
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 126 business establishments in ZIP 01740, employing approximately 996 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,240,000.
126
Businesses
996
Employees
$78.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 16.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 01740 vs 01467 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01467 | Still River, MA | 316 | 3.6 mi |
| 01503 | Berlin, MA | 2,866 | 3.9 mi |
| 01561 | South Lancaster, MA | 330 | 4.0 mi |
| 01451 | Harvard, MA | 4,747 | 4.8 mi |
| 01775 | Stow, MA | 6,590 | 4.9 mi |
| 01510 | Clinton, MA | 13,606 | 4.5 mi |
| 01434 | Devens, MA | 1,795 | 7.1 mi |
| 01749 | Hudson, MA | 19,063 | 4.5 mi |
| 01523 | Lancaster, MA | 7,582 | 4.7 mi |
| 01719 | Boxborough, MA | 4,996 | 5.8 mi |
More ZIP Codes in Worcester County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01740 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 01740? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 01740? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 01740? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01740? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01740? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01740? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01740? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 01740? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01740? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01740? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01740? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Bolton, MA
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.