Bolton, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01740
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,897
- 95/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $205,449
- Median income Above-median income area
- $796,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bolton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 95
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01740 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 01740 (Bolton, MA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.7 in 2023 to 226.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01740 covers 51.7 square miles in Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,897 residents on file, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01740 skews affluent, with a median household income of $205,449 (78% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $83,993. The poverty rate is 2.9%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $796,000 (33% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 94.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,583.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01740 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 01740
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bolton, MA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$83,993
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01740 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Bolton, 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)
$205,449 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
2,084housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 01740 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01749
Hudson (01749)
19,063 residents
- 01510
Clinton (01510)
13,606 residents
- 01523 7,582
Lancaster (01523)
7,582 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
- 01503 2,866
Berlin (01503)
2,866 residents
- 01434 1,795
Devens (01434)
1,795 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01740 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01740 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
- 01434
Devens (01434)
$162,143 median income
- 01719
Boxborough (01719)
$144,611 median income
- 01523
Lancaster (01523)
$134,833 median income
- 01503
Berlin (01503)
$121,336 median income
- 01749
Hudson (01749)
$103,400 median income
- 01510
Clinton (01510)
$89,781 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01740 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01740, 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 (4,897 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 01740 in?
ZIP code 01740 (Bolton) is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Worcester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worcester-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01740?
ZIP code 01740 in Bolton, MA has a population of 4,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01740?
The median household income in ZIP 01740 is $205,449, which is 169% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01740?
The median home value in ZIP 01740 is $796,000, which is 186% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01740?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01740 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01740?
ZIP code 01740 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 996 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01740?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01740 are: Construction (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01740?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01740 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 01740?
In ZIP code 01740, 89.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.9% 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 01740?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01740 is 36.8 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 01740?
In ZIP code 01740, approximately 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01740?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01740 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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