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Concord, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01742

Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,726
280/sq mi
$195,125
Median income
$1,218,100
Median home value
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Concord pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
280
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01742 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01742 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 17,726 residents across 63.3 square miles, a density of 280 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01742 skews affluent, with a median household income of $195,125 (69% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $101,257. Local economic indicators show a 3.6% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $1,218,100 for a typical home value (103% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,631 a month; 76.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 01742 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Middlesex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 01742

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Concord, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01742.

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 01742, Concord, 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

17,726

Population

63.3

Area (sq mi)

280

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01742?

47.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$195,125

Median Household Income

+69% vs state

$101,257

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01742 ranks nationally

Concord, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$195,125 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%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 88.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,059

Total Housing Units

6,665

Occupied Units

394

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$1,218,100

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

$2,631

Median Rent

1969

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

+18.2%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01742 have increased 18.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.7% 182
2021 +5.1% 191
2022 +9.4% 209
2023 +1.7% 213
2024 +18.2% 252

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 783 business establishments in ZIP 01742, employing approximately 11,358 people with a combined annual payroll of $963,729,000.

783

Businesses

11,358

Employees

$963.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 171 21.8%
Health care and social assistance 137 17.5%
Retail trade 77 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 67 8.6%
Finance and insurance 47 6.0%
Construction 42 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 42 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 4.0%
Educational services 23 2.9%
Manufacturing 20 2.5%
Information 20 2.5%
Wholesale trade 18 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.8%

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 01742 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 01742 ranks #3 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 01742 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 01742 ranks #5 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
01741 Carlisle, MA 4,852 4.7 mi
01731 Hanscom Afb, MA 1,396 4.3 mi
01773 Lincoln, MA 5,112 3.8 mi
01720 Acton, MA 21,361 4.1 mi
01778 Wayland, MA 13,109 7.2 mi
01730 Bedford, MA 13,221 5.0 mi
01718 Acton, MA 469 5.2 mi
01754 Maynard, MA 10,106 5.3 mi
01776 Sudbury, MA 17,659 6.1 mi
01824 Chelmsford, MA 24,911 8.9 mi

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Pop: 41,550
01801 standard
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Pop: 38,903
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Pop: 38,499
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Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Concord, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01742 in? ▼
ZIP code 01742 (Concord) is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01742? ▼
ZIP code 01742 in Concord, MA has a population of 17,726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01742? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01742 is $195,125, which is 156% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01742? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01742 is $1,218,100, which is 338% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01742? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01742 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01742? ▼
ZIP code 01742 has 783 business establishments employing approximately 11,358 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01742? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01742 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (171), Health care and social assistance (137), Retail trade (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01742? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01742 increased by 18.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 01742? ▼
In ZIP code 01742, 88.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.5% 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 01742? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01742 is 32.6 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 01742? ▼
In ZIP code 01742, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01742? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01742 is 3.6% 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.