ZIP Code 01741
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Carlisle · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 4,852
- Median income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,103,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 87.2%
- Land area
- 39.6 sq mi
123/sq mi
▲ 228% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
▲ 297% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.3
New York
ZIP code 01741 in Carlisle, Massachusetts has a population of 4,852. The median household income is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average. Median home value is $1,103,900, 297% above the US average. 87.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01741 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.6 square miles in Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 4,852 residents, producing a population density of 123 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 01741 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01741 sits at $250,001 (116% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $113,288. The poverty rate stands at 1.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $1,103,900 (84% above the state average) with median rent at $1,313 per month, and 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01741 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 87.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01741 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 01741
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01741.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 01741, Carlisle, 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
4,852
Population
39.6
Area (sq mi)
123
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01741?
45.3
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
12.9%
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?
$250,001
Median Household Income
+116% vs state
$113,288
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 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?
1,805
Total Housing Units
1,776
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,103,900
Median Home Value
+84% vs state
$1,313
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01741 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 157 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 165 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 184 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 212 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 228 |
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 105 business establishments in ZIP 01741, employing approximately 556 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,659,000.
105
Businesses
556
Employees
$43.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 26.7% |
| Construction | 11 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.8% |
| Information | 4 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.9% |
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 01741 vs 01824 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01824 | Chelmsford, MA | 24,911 | 4.2 mi |
| 01742 | Concord, MA | 17,726 | 4.7 mi |
| 01718 | Acton, MA | 469 | 4.0 mi |
| 01862 | North Billerica, MA | 10,227 | 4.3 mi |
| 01730 | Bedford, MA | 13,221 | 4.4 mi |
| 01851 | Lowell, MA | 30,190 | 6.8 mi |
| 01821 | Billerica, MA | 30,310 | 5.2 mi |
| 01854 | Lowell, MA | 27,606 | 8.2 mi |
| 01720 | Acton, MA | 21,361 | 5.4 mi |
| 01863 | North Chelmsford, MA | 8,891 | 7.4 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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