Marlborough, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01752
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,499
- 712/sq mi High-density area
- $91,968
- Median income Above-median income area
- $513,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marlborough pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 712
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01752 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 01752 (Marlborough, MA) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.9 in 2023 to 254.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01752 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 38,499 residents across 54.0 square miles, a density of 712 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01752 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,968 (20% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,241. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $513,100 (14% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,871; 56.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01752 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 01752
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marlborough, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01752.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
193 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
192 establishments
- Construction
Construction
189 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
159 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
149 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 01752, Marlborough, 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
38,499
Population
54.0
Area (sq mi)
712
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01752?
37.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
30.8%
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?
$91,968
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$46,241
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01752 ranks nationally
Marlborough, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$91,968 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US 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
17,247housing units
17,247
Total Housing Units
16,665
Occupied Units
582
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$513,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,871
Median Rent
1974
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01752 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 174 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 194 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 219 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 236 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 254 |
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 1,569 business establishments in ZIP 01752, employing approximately 43,679 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,093,705,000.
1,569
Businesses
43,679
Employees
$5.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 193 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 192 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 189 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 159 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 149 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 146 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 131 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 79 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 68 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 66 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 3.4% |
| Information | 47 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 23 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 01752 vs 01749 →
ZIP 01752 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01752
Marlborough (01752)
38,499 residents
- 01701
Framingham (01701)
31,217 residents
- 01749
Hudson (01749)
19,063 residents
- 01581
Westborough (01581)
18,272 residents
- 01748 14,925
Hopkinton (01748)
14,925 residents
- 01532 14,155
Northborough (01532)
14,155 residents
- 01772 9,370
Southborough (01772)
9,370 residents
- 01775 6,590
Stow (01775)
6,590 residents
- 01740 4,897
Bolton (01740)
4,897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01752 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01752 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01748
Hopkinton (01748)
$222,801 median income
- 01740
Bolton (01740)
$205,449 median income
- 01772
Southborough (01772)
$201,568 median income
- 01745
Fayville (01745)
$185,994 median income
- 01775
Stow (01775)
$185,809 median income
- 01532
Northborough (01532)
$153,199 median income
- 01581
Westborough (01581)
$141,944 median income
- 01701
Framingham (01701)
$137,094 median income
- 01503
Berlin (01503)
$121,336 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01752 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01749 | Hudson, MA | 19,063 | 2.7 mi |
| 01772 | Southborough, MA | 9,370 | 3.4 mi |
| 01745 | Fayville, MA | 397 | 4.6 mi |
| 01775 | Stow, MA | 6,590 | 5.8 mi |
| 01503 | Berlin, MA | 2,866 | 5.1 mi |
| 01532 | Northborough, MA | 14,155 | 5.4 mi |
| 01748 | Hopkinton, MA | 14,925 | 8.6 mi |
| 01701 | Framingham, MA | 31,217 | 5.9 mi |
| 01740 | Bolton, MA | 4,897 | 6.7 mi |
| 01581 | Westborough, MA | 18,272 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01752, 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 (38,499 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 01752 in?
ZIP code 01752 (Marlborough) 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 01752?
ZIP code 01752 in Marlborough, MA has a population of 38,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01752?
The median household income in ZIP 01752 is $91,968, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01752?
The median home value in ZIP 01752 is $513,100, which is 84% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01752?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01752 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01752?
ZIP code 01752 has 1,569 business establishments employing approximately 43,679 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01752?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01752 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (193), Retail trade (192), Construction (189). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01752?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01752 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 01752?
In ZIP code 01752, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% 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 01752?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01752 is 29.7 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 01752?
In ZIP code 01752, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01752?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01752 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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