ZIP Code 01748

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Hopkinton · Middlesex County · Massachusetts

Population
14,925

220/sq mi

Median income
$222,801

▲ 192% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$802,700

▲ 189% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
77.5%

Median age 40.8

Land area
67.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 01748 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts has a population of 14,925. The median household income is $222,801, which is 192% above the national average. Median home value is $802,700, 189% above the US average. 77.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.9 square miles in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 14,925 residents, producing a population density of 220 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 01748 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01748 sits at $222,801 (93% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $98,172. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $802,700 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $2,641 per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01748 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 01748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01748.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01748, Hopkinton, 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

14,925

Population

67.9

Area (sq mi)

220

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01748?

40.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

18.8%

Foreign-Born

White 69.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 20.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$222,801

Median Household Income

+93% vs state

$98,172

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,936

Total Housing Units

6,660

Occupied Units

276

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$802,700

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$2,641

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01748 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 170
2021 +10.0% 187
2022 +14.5% 214
2023 +10.3% 236
2024 +6.9% 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 469 business establishments in ZIP 01748, employing approximately 13,167 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,923,555,000.

469

Businesses

13,167

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 110 23.4%
Health care and social assistance 61 13.0%
Construction 47 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 39 8.3%
Finance and insurance 31 6.6%
Retail trade 28 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 6.0%
Wholesale trade 21 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 21 4.5%
Manufacturing 15 3.2%
Educational services 10 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.7%
Information 7 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
01772 Southborough, MA 9,370 5.3 mi
01757 Milford, MA 28,061 4.8 mi
01721 Ashland, MA 16,593 4.2 mi
01745 Fayville, MA 397 5.0 mi
01747 Hopedale, MA 5,911 7.0 mi
01568 Upton, MA 7,480 4.8 mi
01581 Westborough, MA 18,272 4.9 mi
01746 Holliston, MA 13,547 5.1 mi
01752 Marlborough, MA 38,499 8.6 mi
01756 Mendon, MA 5,839 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01748 in?
ZIP code 01748 (Hopkinton) 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 01748?
ZIP code 01748 in Hopkinton, MA has a population of 14,925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01748?
The median household income in ZIP 01748 is $222,801, which is 192% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01748?
The median home value in ZIP 01748 is $802,700, which is 189% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01748 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01748?
ZIP code 01748 has 469 business establishments employing approximately 13,167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01748 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (110), Health care and social assistance (61), Construction (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01748?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01748 increased by 6.9% 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 01748?
In ZIP code 01748, 85.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.5% 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 01748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01748 is 36.2 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 01748?
In ZIP code 01748, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01748 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hopkinton, MA

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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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