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Milford, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01757

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

28,061
727/sq mi
$96,621
Median income
$478,100
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
727
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01757 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01757 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 28,061 residents across 38.6 square miles, a density of 727 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01757 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,621 (16% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $44,336. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. Median home value sits at $478,100 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,909 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 37 minutes. To put 01757 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Worcester 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 01757

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milford, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01757.

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 01757, Milford, 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

28,061

Population

38.6

Area (sq mi)

727

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01757?

39.0

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

29.5%

Foreign-Born

White 62.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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?

$96,621

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$44,336

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

36.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01757 ranks nationally

Milford, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,621 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,706

Total Housing Units

11,313

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$478,100

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,909

Median Rent

1971

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01757 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 169
2021 +13.1% 191
2022 +13.9% 218
2023 +7.6% 234
2024 +3.8% 243

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 956 business establishments in ZIP 01757, employing approximately 17,758 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,288,339,000.

956

Businesses

17,758

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 185 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 156 16.3%
Retail trade 113 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 104 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 83 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 6.6%
Wholesale trade 38 4.0%
Finance and insurance 27 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 2.4%
Manufacturing 20 2.1%
Information 15 1.6%
Educational services 12 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 01757 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 01757 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 01757 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 01757 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
01747 Hopedale, MA 5,911 2.4 mi
01748 Hopkinton, MA 14,925 4.8 mi
02053 Medway, MA 12,752 4.6 mi
01756 Mendon, MA 5,839 4.7 mi
01568 Upton, MA 7,480 4.6 mi
01746 Holliston, MA 13,547 4.7 mi
02019 Bellingham, MA 16,332 5.9 mi
01504 Blackstone, MA 9,026 8.1 mi
01534 Northbridge, MA 5,631 6.4 mi
01721 Ashland, MA 16,593 7.4 mi

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Pop: 40,883
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Pop: 40,337
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Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
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Pop: 34,677
01605 standard
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Pop: 26,221
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Pop: 23,945

Related Areas

Worcester County Milford, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01757 in? ▼
ZIP code 01757 (Milford) is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Worcester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worcester-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01757? ▼
ZIP code 01757 in Milford, MA has a population of 28,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01757? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01757 is $96,621, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01757? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01757 is $478,100, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01757? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01757 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01757? ▼
ZIP code 01757 has 956 business establishments employing approximately 17,758 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01757? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01757 are: Construction (185), Health care and social assistance (156), Retail trade (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01757? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01757 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 01757? ▼
In ZIP code 01757, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 01757? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01757 is 36.9 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 01757? ▼
In ZIP code 01757, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01757? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01757 is 7.7% 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.