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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
$205,449
Median income
$796,000
Median home value
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $83,993. Local economic indicators show a 2.9% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Worcester County, letting you compare 01740 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 01740

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bolton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01740.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01740?

41.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

12.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

How ZIP 01740 ranks nationally

Bolton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$205,449 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 89.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.9%

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

Owner 94.7%
Renter 5.3%

$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

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ZIP 01740 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 01740 ranks #6 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 01740 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 01740 ranks #2 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
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

01453 standard
Leominster, MA
Pop: 40,883
01420 standard
Fitchburg, MA
Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
Shrewsbury, MA
Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
Milford, MA
Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County Bolton, MA Massachusetts

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.

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