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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
$91,968
Median income
$513,100
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $46,241. Poverty here runs at 9.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $513,100 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,871 monthly, and 56.0% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01752, plus 6 more within Middlesex County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 01752

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marlborough, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01752.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01752?

37.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

30.8%

Foreign-Born

White 55.8%
African American 3.9%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

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

What does housing look like?

17,247

Total Housing Units

16,665

Occupied Units

582

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.0%
Renter 44.0%

$513,100

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01752 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 01752 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01752 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 01752 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

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Malden, MA
Pop: 59,503
02155 standard
Medford, MA
Pop: 57,964
02149 standard
Everett, MA
Pop: 41,550
01801 standard
Woburn, MA
Pop: 38,903
01702 standard
Framingham, MA
Pop: 37,206
02139 standard
Cambridge, MA
Pop: 36,349

Related Areas

Middlesex County Marlborough, MA Massachusetts

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.

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